2004 Map of Barnes Valley

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Fremont National Forest dominates this high-altitude terrain along the boundary of Klamath and Lake counties, where the landscape is defined by managed water resources and livestock ranching. The 2004 revision reveals a complex system of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including a prominent levee and spoil bank flanking Barnes Valley. These features support the agricultural operations at the DeVaul Ranch and the Simmons Ranch to the northeast. Hydrological management is further evidenced by the Little Squaw Flat Reservoir and Tull Reservoir, which collect runoff from various ephemeral sources like Pitch Log Creek and Fishhole Creek. The topography transitions from the open expanse of Squaw Flat to the more prominent elevation of Juniper Mountain, providing a detailed look at how this corner of Oregon utilized both natural springs, such as Burnt Log Spring, and artificial impoundments to sustain rural land use.