2017 Map of Wildhorse Lake

About this map

Steens Mtn dominates this high-altitude landscape in Harney County, where the dramatic relief of the Great Basin is on full display. The crest of the mountain serves as a significant drainage divide, with water flowing west via the Little Blitzen River and east toward the Alvord Desert through steep descents like Wildhorse Canyon. Glacial action is evident in the deep U-shaped profile of Kiger Gorge and the presence of high-elevation tarns including Wildhorse Lake and Little Wildhorse Lake. Human presence is limited to the winding path of Steens Mountain Rd, which provides access to these remote heights. The map tracks numerous seasonal and perennial water sources, from the headwaters of Kiger Cr and Mosquito Cr to the eastern reaches of Big Alvord Cr, illustrating the complex hydrology of this arid but ecologically vital massif.