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2017 Map of Alger Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Alger Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Alger Lake and the wide drainage of Guano Valley characterize this high-desert region of Lake County. The landscape is defined by its hydrography, where seasonal water sources and reservoirs support cattle ranching and local wildlife. Notable features include Coffee Pot Reservoir, the Hitching Post Water Hole, and numerous small basins such as Thunderbird Lake, Desert Lake, and Billy Burr Lake.

The presence of the Clover Swale and the winding course of Guano Cr illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have historically shaped land use in this remote part of Oregon. Access to these areas is facilitated by primitive routes like BLM RD 7136-0-00, reflecting the administrative role of the Bureau of Land Management in maintaining connectivity across the high plains and alkaline lake beds.