2023 Map of Venator

About this map

The South Fork Malheur River winds through this high desert region of Harney County, where the small settlement of Venator sits at the junction of Crane-Venator Rd and Norman Ranch Rd. The landscape is defined by the critical management of water in an arid environment, evidenced by a series of named catchments and reservoirs such as China Hill Reservoir, Twin Reservoir, and Mark Reservoir. To the south, remote landmarks like Top of the Hill Waterhole, Floater Waterhole, and Woodroad Waterhole illustrate the vital network of stock water sources necessary for ranching across the sagebrush steppe.