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2014 Map of Venator

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Venator
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Venator sits at a strategic junction in Harney County, where Crane Cr and Little Crane Cr converge before meeting the southward-flowing South Fork Malheur River. The landscape is defined by its water management infrastructure, essential for ranching in this arid corner of Eastern Oregon. A network of named catchments, including China Hill Reservoir, Mark Reservoir, and Twin Reservoir, are scattered throughout the hills.

The infrastructure of the rural economy is evident along the Crane Venator Ln and Norman Ranch Rd, which provide the primary access through this high-elevation terrain. Landowners and genealogists can trace the specific topographic landmarks of the area, from the prominence of China Hill to localized features like Deep Hole, Saddle Draw, and the curiously named Floater Waterhole and Top of the Hill Waterhole.