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2023 Map of Windy Point

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Windy Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Windy Point and the high ridges of the Trout Creek Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southeastern Harney County. The map documents an environment where water management is critical for ranching, evidenced by the presence of Holloway Ditch, the Oriana Reservoir, and the Red Mountain Reservoir. These features, along with scattered water sources like Antelope Springs and Red Mountain Spring, indicate the historical reliance on seasonal runoff and spring-fed systems in an otherwise arid terrain.

Transportation through the complex topography of canyons and basins is facilitated by a network of Bureau of Land Management roads, including Cottonwood Ranch Rd and Cottonwood Creek Rd. The high-elevation crossings at Windy Pass and Little Windy Pass serve as vital navigation points between drainage systems. Notable landforms such as Table Mtn, Red Mtn, and the expansive Grassy Basin provide a detailed look at the geographical orientation used by locals and surveyors in the early 21st century.