2014 Map of Bluejoint Lake West

About this map

Warner Valley and the steep eastern escarpment of Poker Jim Ridge dominate this portion of the high desert along the border of Harney and Lake counties. The landscape is defined by its interior drainage system, where intermittent water bodies like Bluejoint Lake, Turpin Lake, and Stone Corral Lake collect in the basin. These alkaline lake beds and seasonal wetlands reflect the complex hydrography of the Great Basin, where water levels fluctuate significantly across the seasons. Primitive routes such as Flagstaff Lk and Blue Joint provide the primary access through this arid terrain, following the natural contours of the valley floor. To the north, the prominent landmark of Black Cap rises above the valley, serving as a navigational point in an otherwise expansive and open landscape that has seen little structural development.