2020 Map of V Lake

About this map

Steens Mtn dominates this high-desert terrain in Harney County, where steep drainage systems and isolated water sources define the character of the land. The map showcases a complex network of seasonal and perennial creeks, including Home Creek and Scoubes Creek, which flow through deeply carved features like Bone Canyon. High-altitude basins and flats, such as Smith Flat, provide a stark contrast to the prominent rise of Whisky Hill and The Peaks in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Human activity is sparse in this 2020 landscape, primarily represented by the Fields-Denio Rd passing through the eastern sections. Remote water management is evident at Bingo Reservoir, while the eponymous V Lake sits high on the western slopes, illustrating how critical these rare water catchments are for land management and life in the Great Basin region.