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2020 Map of Warm Springs Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The high desert landscape of Harney County centers on a complex network of water management features and natural springs. The Warm Springs Reservoir dominates the northeastern corner, fed by the winding course of Warm Springs Cr. This area is characterized by a high density of artificial catchments, including Big Boulder Reservoir, Washboard Reservoir, and Bobcat Reservoir, which underscore the region's reliance on collected runoff for ranching and land use. Natural water sources are equally vital, with numerous named springs such as Hawthorne Springs, Stockade Springs, and Thompson Spring dotting the terrain.

Prominent landforms like Buzzard Ridge and Buck Mtn define the topography, while the curiously named Chicken Flat and Texaco Basin reflect local nomenclature. Access to this remote territory is primarily provided by Warm Springs Rd, which snakes through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The presence of drainage systems like Little Stinkingwater Cr and Winnemucca Cr further illustrates the hydrological patterns that have shaped movement and activity in this part of Oregon.