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2011 Map of Whiskey Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Whiskey Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Whiskey Mountain and the high plateaus of Harney County dominate this terrain, where water sources defined life and movement in the high desert. This 2011 survey documents a landscape heavily marked by its hydrology, featuring a dense network of springs and seasonal drainages. Notable names like Schoolmam Spring, Bear Wallow Spring, and Lethas Spring suggest a long history of cattle ranching and early habitation. The presence of Whiskey Flat and Spring Valley Meadow provides insight into the few level areas suitable for camps or homesteads amidst the volcanic topography.

Transportation is primarily via forest development routes, including the prominent Snow Mountain Rd. Several landmarks, such as Utley Butte and Snow Mountain, serve as navigational anchors. Water management is evidenced by Officers Reservoir near Utley Creek, while named creeks like Emigrant Creek and Burnt Cabin Creek hint at the routes taken by early travelers through this corner of the Malheur National Forest region.