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2011 Map of Windy Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hamilton Ranch serves as a primary point of human activity in this arid reach of Harney County, situated where Crow Creek meets the course of Cottonwood Creek. The landscape is defined by its drainage network and remote water sources, featuring named cattle-country landmarks such as Antelope Springs, Red Mountain Spring, and Cherry Spring. These springs and seasonal catchments like Holloway Reservoir and Red Mountain Reservoir are vital infrastructure for the high desert livestock industry.

Terrain navigation is centered around several notable high points and gaps, including Table Mountain, Red Mountain, and the critical crossings at Windy Pass and Little Windy Pass. This 2011 survey details the network of unpaved access routes like Cottonwood Ranch Rd and the BLM Connector Rd, which thread through deep incisions like Als Canyon and Long Canyon, providing a precise record of the land use patterns and topographical obstacles in this corner of Oregon.