2017 Map of Alkali Lake

About this map

Venator Butte rises above the high desert floor of Lake County, anchoring the southeastern corner of this arid landscape. This 2017 survey captures a remote basin defined by sparse water sources and topographic extremes. Vital for survival in such an environment, named points like Hutton Spring and the evocatively titled Horror Spring are critical landmarks. The presence of Animal Bedground and Nasty Pond suggests a landscape utilized for livestock or wildlife management, where seasonal water and grazing patterns dictate movement.