2024 Map of Bluejoint Lake West

About this map

Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge dominates the southeastern corner of this map, where the dramatic rise of Poker Jim Ridge defines the eastern edge of the Great Basin's high desert landscape. This area is part of the expansive Warner Valley, a region characterized by its seasonal lake systems and vast alkali flats. The map documents the hydrologic patterns of the basin, showing the sprawling footprint of Bluejoint Lake alongside smaller seasonal bodies like Turpin Lake and Stone Corral Lake. These water features are critical markers for understanding the historical movement of wildlife and early inhabitants through this arid corridor. Straddling the border of Harney and Lake counties, the survey provides a detailed look at the township and range boundaries that organized this remote part of Oregon, revealing a landscape defined more by natural topography and water availability than by human settlement.