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2011 Map of Turpin Knoll

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Turpin Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Turpin Knoll stands as a prominent landmark in this high desert landscape of Harney County, where water management is the primary signature of human activity. The map reveals a sophisticated network of catchments and natural basins, including Large Lake and Lost Lake, alongside numerous specialized water sources such as the S and L Waterhole and McCarty Cabin Waterhole. These features, often named for local figures or specific locations, underscore the critical importance of water for livestock and transit in this arid region.

Evidence of seasonal or ranching habitation is visible at Kiely Camp near Rehart Rim, while the naming of Bacon Camp Rd suggests established routes through the sagebrush. Drainage patterns like Packsaddle Draw and Macs Draw define the topography, channeling runoff toward reservoirs like Quarter-Corner Reservoir and Shale Reservoir. The map documents a landscape where every geographic feature is named to aid navigation and survival.