Harney Basin, Endorheic basin in southeastern Oregon, United States.
The Harney Basin spans 1,490 square miles across northern Harney County, containing Malheur Lake and Harney Lake at an average elevation of 4,111 feet.
Northern Paiute tribes inhabited this region until 1872, when President Ulysses S. Grant established a reservation that included Malheur Lake until its termination in 1879.
The basin supports traditional ranching activities, with approximately 7,300 residents managing cattle operations and hay production throughout the high desert landscape.
The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, spanning 187,000 acres at Steens Mountain's base, receives 60,000 visitors annually for wildlife observation and outdoor activities.
Groundwater in the basin's lowlands dates back thousands of years, originating during periods of cooler and wetter climate conditions.
Location: Oregon
GPS coordinates: 43.25390,-118.71500
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:32
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
10.5 km
Owyhee Reservoir
113.8 km
Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge
109.7 km
Steens Mountain Wilderness
65.4 km
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness
116.9 km
Pete French Round Barn
14.7 km
Mickey Hot Springs
70.9 km
Lake Owyhee State Park
126.2 km
David L. Shirk Ranch
130.8 km
Sod House Ranch
12.7 km
Frenchglen Hotel State Heritage Site
50.2 km
P Ranch
49.5 km
Camp Warner
123.5 km
Monument Rock Wilderness
122.2 km
Succor Creek State Natural Area
130.1 km
Riddle Ranch
22.8 km
Old Camp Casino
47.9 km
Double-O Ranch Historic District
48.3 km
Chickahominy Reservoir
79.6 km
Moses and Mary Hart Stone House and Ranch Complex
113.8 km
Allison Ranger Station
102.4 km
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
127.4 km
Sheep Ranch Fortified House
102.1 km
Supervisor's House No. 1001
130.7 km
Desert Theatre
46.1 km
Owyhee Canyon
88.5 km
BLM Field Camp
130.2 km
BLM Field Camp
106.2 kmReviews
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