Catlow Valley
The Catlow Valley is a basin in Harney County, Oregon, United States. It is a remote valley at the northwestern corner of North America's Basin and Range Province. The valley is named after a pioneer rancher, John Catlow. The area was used by Native Americans for thousands of years before European explorers arrived in the 19th century. Today, cattle ranching is the main commercial activity in the valley. The public land in the Catlow Valley is administered by the Bureau of Land Management. This public land offers a number of recreational opportunities including hiking, hunting, fishing, bird watching, and wildlife viewing.
| Catlow Valley | |
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The Catlow Valley from Catlow Valley Road | |
Catlow Valley | |
| Floor elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
| Length | 50 mi (80 km) north–south |
| Width | 30 mi (48 km) east–west |
| Area | 1,300 sq mi (3,400 km2) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| Region | Basin and Range Province |
| County | Harney |
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| Coordinates | 42°33′49″N 119°03′30″W |
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