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2020 Map of Venator

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Venator
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Venator serves as a lonely marker in this high desert landscape of eastern Oregon. Situated at the junction of Crane-Venator RD and Crane Cr, this region is defined by the drainage of the S Fork Malheur River as it cuts through the sagebrush-covered hills of Harney County. The distribution of water is the primary story of this terrain, documented through numerous livestock-supporting features such as the Top of the Hill Waterhole, Floater Waterhole, and Woodroad Waterhole.

Remote ranching infrastructure is evident along Norman Ranch RD, connecting various upland reservoirs like Twin Reservoir and China Hill Reservoir. The map reveals a land shaped by geology and aridity, where named landmarks like Deep Hole, China Hill, and Saddle Draw provide critical navigation points across the vast Township and Range sections. This modern survey preserves the locations of these vital water sources and access routes that have sustained the area's pastoral way of life for generations.