2004 Map of Arkansas Flat

About this map

Fremont National Forest defines the high-desert landscape of Lake County, where managed water sources and seasonal meadows dictate the rhythm of land use. This 2004 revision reveals a terrain dominated by remote outposts such as Lapham Ranch and Utley Ranch, situated among volcanic features like Juniper Mountain and Fishhole Mtn. The reliance on water management in this arid region is evident through the network of springs and reservoirs, including the Big Swamp Reservoir in the north and the Arkansas Reservoir to the west. Broad valleys like Arkansas Flat and Secret Valley provide level ground between the timbered heights, while scattered Gravel Pits suggest the ongoing maintenance of the forest road system. The map serves as a detailed record of the high country's hydrology, tracing the flow of Fishhole Creek and the numerous named springs such as Blue Monday Spring and Buzzard Roost Spring that have long supported the area's ranching heritage.