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1967 Map of Bluejoint Lake West

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Bluejoint Lake West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Warner Valley's high desert floor is meticulously detailed in this late-1960s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by seasonal water and alkaline basins. The ephemeral nature of the Warner Lakes system is evident through the sprawling Alkali Flats and the distinct outlines of Turpin Lake and Stone Corral Lake. To the east, the steep escarpment of Poker Jim Ridge rises sharply, marking the western boundary of the Hart Mtn National Antelope Refuge.

Remote ranching life and early resource exploration are grounded in specific labels such as the Bluejoint Ranch and a solitary Dry Well north of the lakes. A primitive network of Jeep Trails provides the only access across the valley floor, connecting the scattered water sources and the Harney Co and Lake Co boundary. The map captures a moment before modern transitions, preserving the location of cattle-era landmarks in a largely unsettled corner of the Oregon desert.