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1994 Map of Adel

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Adel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

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Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge dominates this section of the high desert, where the dramatic fault-block topography of Hart Mountain overlooks the expansive Warner Valley. The landscape is a network of alkaline lakes and seasonal reservoirs, including Hart Lake, Crump Lake, and Pelican Lake, which define the region's limited water resources. Small settlements like Adel and Plush serve as isolated outposts in a terrain marked by wide flats and volcanic features like Cat Butte and Adams Knoll.

Tracing the southern reaches reveals the Charles Sheldon Antelope Range and the deep incision of the Guano Valley. Notable human markers are sparse but specific, ranging from the Langdell Monument and the Mustang Jail to various waterholes such as Heads Waterhole. This 1994 compilation preserves a view of the remote Lake County and Harney County borders, where movement is often dictated by the 4wd trails that cross Blizzard Gap and Antelope Flat.