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1971 Map of Borax Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Borax Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Borax Works (Site) occupies a central position in the Pueblo Valley, marking a point where early industrial efforts met the geothermal reality of the Oregon high desert. This 1971 survey illustrates a landscape defined by its thermal activity, featuring numerous Spring (Hot) labels and the thermal waters of Borax Lake and the Lower Borax Lake Reservoir. These water sources are critical features in an otherwise arid expanse where the seasonal waters of Alvord Lake and Dry Lake dictate the geography.

Evidence of local habitation is sparse, centered on the Poe Place at the valley floor, while a network of Jeep Trails provides the primary access through the basin. The map records the relationship between distinct landmarks like Black Point and the essential water infrastructure represented by Black Point Well and Salt Springs. The terrain is characterized by sharp relief rising from the valley floor, with Trout Creek cutting through the southern reaches.