2017 Map of Warm Springs Creek

About this map

Warm Springs Reservoir dominates the northeastern corner of this high-desert landscape in Harney County. The map details a complex drainage network where Warm Springs Creek and Stockade Cr wind through a series of named basins and ridges. This area is characterized by its vital water sources, as evidenced by the numerous named springs and livestock-supporting features like Big Boulder Reservoir and Washboard Reservoir. Topographical landmarks such as Buck Mtn and Buzzard Ridge define the verticality of the basin-and-range terrain. The presence of Warm Springs Rd indicates the primary corridor through this sparsely populated ranching and grazing land. The various springs, from Willow Springs in the north to Cold Springs and Step Spring in the south, highlight the reliance on subterranean water in an arid environment where basins like the Little Stinkingwater Basin collect the limited seasonal runoff.