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2014 Map of Benjamin Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Benjamin Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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The high desert landscape of the Oregon outback is defined here by its scattered water sources and volcanic landmarks. Straddling the boundary of Deschutes and Lake Counties, the terrain is characterized by broad volcanic features such as Yreka Butte, Harder Butte, and East Butte. These elevations overlook significant flats and depressions, including Mahogany Flat and Trail Flat, where the survival of livestock and wildlife has historically depended on seasonal or permanent water features.

The distribution of small lakes and man-made or natural catchments like Mahogany Waterhole, Hill Top Waterhole, and Great Basin Waterhole suggests a region heavily utilized for rangeland. Larger intermittent basins such as Benjamin Lake and Brooks Lake are central features of the local topography. The presence of Wells Draw and Elvies Canyon cutting through the high ground indicates the drainage patterns that shape this arid environment, providing a detailed look at the geography of this remote section of the Great Basin.