2011 Map of Van

About this map

Cleveland Ranch and the small settlement of Van sit at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in Harney County, where the high-altitude water network dictates the layout of human activity. The map reveals a remote ranching economy centered around water sources like Duck Creek Reservoir and numerous named springs, including the descriptively titled Little Briches Spring, Skookum Spring, and Fourth of July Spring. The terrain is shaped by Capps Mountain and drained by a complex system of creeks such as Gunbarrel Creek, Calamity Creek, and Muddy Creek. Access is maintained through a network of rural routes including Van-Drewsey Rd and Calamity Creek Rd, connecting isolated landmarks like the Jack Bear Cabin and Jones Ranch to the larger region.