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2017 Map of Williams Prairie

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Williams Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ochoco National Forest dominates this Central Oregon landscape, where high-elevation grasslands and water management systems define the terrain. The N Fork Crooked River meanders through the heart of the region, feeding and being fed by numerous drainages such as Howard Cr, Johnson Cr, and Ross Cr. This 2017 survey reveals a sophisticated network of reservoirs designed for water storage in the high desert, including the Long Prairie Reservoir, Peterson Cr Reservoir, and Rough Canyon Reservoir.

Named prairies such as Williams Prairie, Big Summit Prairie, and Antler Prairie offer significant landmarks for local history and land-use studies. The map preserves the names of isolated water sources like Sera Spring and Hellebore Spring, which are critical for livestock and wildlife in these uplands. Forest service infrastructure is well-documented through routes like the Natl Forest Develop Road 900 Rd and historical paths like the Indian Trail.