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2014 Map of Alger Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Alger Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Alger Lake and its surrounding desert basin define this high-desert landscape in Lake County, Oregon. This region is characterized by a network of seasonal water bodies and terminal basins, including the clusters of Cat Lakes, Dobyns Lake, and Desert Lake. The topography reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Guano Valley, where ephemeral streams and depressions such as Clover Swale and Fred Pond collect runoff.

Evidence of historical range management and early settlement persists through named features like the Hitching Post Water Hole and the Coffee Pot Reservoir. Remote tracks such as Billy Burr Lk and Jack Crk provide the primary access through this arid terrain, linking isolated water sources like Billy Burr Lake and Jack Lake. The map serves as a detailed record of water security in a landscape where every pond and swale was essential for survival and livestock.