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2020 Map of Blizzard Gap

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Blizzard Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Blizzard Gap sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Lake County, where water management defines the arid terrain. The map reveals a complex network of stock water resources and natural catchments, including the M C Reservoir and L H Reservoir, which are vital for land use in this open range. These man-made features are interspersed with natural landmarks like Moon Lake and Pinto Lake, illustrating the careful balance of water scarcity in the Great Basin region.

Elevations vary significantly across the sheet, from the prominent Coleman Rim in the west to the expansive Antelope Flat in the southeast. Geographic features such as Greaser Ridge and Greaser Canyon provide distinct natural boundaries for travelers navigating the various Bureau of Land Management routes. For researchers, the placement of isolated springs like Hill Camp Spring and Rosebriar Spring alongside seasonal drainages like Piute Cr and Fort Jones Cr offers insight into the historical and modern hydrology required to sustain this part of Oregon.