2020 Map of Venator Canyon

About this map

Alkali Valley serves as the dominant geographical feature of this high desert region, characterized by its wide drainage basins and seasonal water bodies. The landscape is defined by the stark contrast between the flat reaches of North Alkali Lake and the steep, carved walls of Venator Canyon. Human activity in this remote portion of Harney and Lake counties is centered on transportation and ranching access, evidenced by the Alkali Lake State Airport and a network of unpaved tracks like Bacon Camp Rd and Big-Juniper Rd. To the east, the terrain rises into higher elevations where smaller catchments such as Woods Lake and the uniquely named Little Mix-up Lake are found. This map captures the intersection of natural erosion at Rehart Canyon and the administrative boundaries that divide the expansive Oregon interior.