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2023 Map of Barnes Valley

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Barnes Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Fremont National Forest encompasses this high-elevation plateau, where the landscape is defined by a series of seasonal lakes, flats, and springs. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Barnes Valley Creek and Fishhole Creek winding through the basin of Barnes Valley. Many features suggest a history of seasonal water management and grazing, such as Lower Fishhole, Middle Fishhole, and the prominent Holbrook Reservoir in the northeast corner.

Remote Bureau of Land Management routes, including BLM RD 40-15e, provide the primary access through this borderland between Klamath and Lake Counties. Numerous named springs like Malloy Spring, Rock Spring, and Pitch Log Spring indicate the critical importance of water sources in this dry upland environment. The presence of features like Bear Wallows and Little Fishhole Flat reflects a landscape primarily utilized for forest service operations and ranching at the time of this 2023 survey.