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1972 Map of Venator Reservoir, 1976 Print
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1972 Map of Venator Reservoir

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The High Desert landscape along the Harney and Malheur County line centers on a sophisticated network of water management features essential for ranching in the early 1970s. The Swamp Creek Ranch serves as a primary human outpost in a terrain defined by intermittent drainage and volcanic landforms like Hat Butte. Water security for livestock is evident through numerous named sources such as Robinson Spring, Dipping Vat Spring, and the Jake Hughes Reservoir. The presence of several developed waterholes, including Newts Waterhole and Head of the Creek Waterhole, indicates the carefully managed grazing cycles of the era. To the south, the Venator Res and the expansive Big Flat dominate the lower elevations, while the north is carved by the dramatic Box Canyon. A network of Jeep Trails provides the primary means of traversal through this remote rangeland.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain