2011 Map of Wildhorse Lake

About this map

Steens Mountain dominates this portion of Harney County, serving as the hydrological divide for numerous alpine drainages. To the south, high-elevation waters gather in Wildhorse Lake and Little Wildhorse Lake before descending via Wildhorse Creek. The landscape is defined by its radial drainage patterns, with the Little Blitzen River flowing westward while Big Alvord Creek and Cottonwood Creek strike out to the east toward the Alvord Desert. Human presence is marked primarily by recreation and seasonal use, evidenced by the Jackman Park Campground and The Hunters Cabin. Steens Mountain RD provides the primary corridor through this high-altitude terrain, passing near landmarks like Devine Rock and crossing the upper reaches of Mosquito Creek and Little McCoy Creek.