2017 Map of Bluejoint Lake West

About this map

Warner Valley dominates this high-desert landscape in the Great Basin, where seasonal hydrology shapes the terrain. The intermittent waters of Bluejoint Lake and Turpin Lake dot the valley floor, highlighting the drainage patterns of a region defined by its endorheic basins. To the east, the dramatic elevation change at Poker Jim Ridge creates a prominent boundary for the valley, while Stone Corral Lake sits further south. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the intersection of Harney and Lake counties, documenting a remote area characterized by vast alkali flats and desert ridges where water is the primary architect of the local geography.