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2014 Map of Blizzard Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Blizzard Gap and the surrounding high desert of Lake County are defined by a complex network of seasonal water sources and livestock infrastructure. The landscape is marked by numerous named catchments, including M C Reservoir, Big Hole Reservoir, and the tandem N Barry Reservoir and E Barry Reservoir. These features, alongside springs like Chukar Spring and Hill Camp Spring, reveal the essential role of water management in this arid ranching environment.

Surface water travel follows the rugged topography of Greaser Canyon and Jones Canyon, while large flat expanses like Antelope Flat provide clear contrast to the steep elevations of Greaser Ridge and Coleman Rim. Transportation through this territory is anchored by Or-140, which winds through the gap. Smaller routes like the Barry Cabin trail and various Bureau of Land Management roads like BLM 6120-0-b0 hint at the historical and modern use of the land for cattle and range management.