2017 Map of Borax Lake

About this map

Pueblo Valley contains a unique hydrological landscape where geothermal and mineral activity define the terrain. The presence of Borax Lake and the nearby Lower Borax Lake Reservoir highlights the area's namesake mineral history, while numerous water sources like Hot Springs, Salt Springs, and Buckbrush Spring dot the basin. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by sharp topographic rises, contrasting with the flat drainage systems of Trout Cr and the seasonal expanse of Alvord Lake to the north. Only a single named thoroughfare, Guzzler Rd, traverses this remote section of Harney County, illustrating the sparse human footprint in a region shaped primarily by geology and intermittent water flow.