Steens High Desert Country

Steens High Desert CountryAmidst steep mountain slopes and the expanse of the Northern Great Basin Desert, the Burns District encompasses 3. 4 million acres in a land of sharp contrasts and rugged mystery. Glacial canyon, hanging valleys, tranquil lakes, wildflower meadows, and wide open spaced beckon. Whether you are there to hike, fish, hunt, simply enjoy the scenery and wildlife, we invite you to explore this hidden corner of Oregon. This map and information are designed to

Amidst steep mountain slopes and the expanse of the Northern Great Basin Desert, the Burns District encompasses 3.4 million acres in a land of sharp contrasts and rugged mystery. Glacial canyon, hanging valleys, tranquil lakes, wildflower meadows, and wide open spaced beckon. Whether you are there to hike, fish, hunt, simply enjoy the scenery and wildlife, we invite you to explore this hidden corner of Oregon. This map and information are designed to help you enjoy your visit to these public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). 

This map covers the BLM Burns District and Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge. 

The Pacific Northwest Recreation Map Series is jointly created by the Bureau of Land Management and US Forest Service. They provide surface land status and key recreation features like roads, campgrounds, and day use areas on federal lands (including National Forests, National Parks, US Fish & Wildlife Service lands, and more).