2011 Map of Walls Lake

About this map

Walls Lake Reservoir and its surrounding canyonlands define this high-desert landscape in southern Harney County. The topography is marked by significant natural basins and drainage systems, including the uniquely named Hole in the Ground and the narrow passage of Walls Lake Canyon. Water management is central to the area's layout, with Little Walls Lake and the La Voy Lakes providing critical points of reference in an otherwise arid environment. Civil infrastructure is sparse but deliberate, centered on the intersection at Rieckens Corner. These routes, including Jack Mountain Rd and Catlow Valley Rd, follow the natural contours of the basin floor, reflecting the traditional range-land transport patterns of the Oregon outback.