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1967 Map of Bluejoint Lake West

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Bluejoint Lake West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Warner Valley defines the topography of this high desert landscape, where the interconnected waters of the Warner Lakes system dominate the floor. The eastern edge is sharply bounded by the dramatic rise of Poker Jim Ridge, which falls within the protective boundary of the Hart Mtn National Antelope Refuge. This 1967 survey, updated with 1979 photorevisions, captures a complex hydrology of ephemeral and permanent water bodies, including Bluejoint Lake, Turpin Lake, and Stone Corral Lake.

Human activity is sparse and dictated by the basin’s aridity, represented by the isolated Bluejoint Ranch and a network of unimproved tracks and Jeep Trails. Extensive Alkali Flats surrounding the lakes point to the variable water levels characteristic of the Great Basin. The presence of infrastructure like a Pump and several wells indicates the persistent efforts to manage water for livestock in this remote corner of Lake and Harney Counties.