2012 Map of Carr Butte

About this map

Clear Lake Reservoir dominates the southern landscape of this high-altitude basin on the Oregon-California border, serving as a critical water resource for the surrounding high desert. The map captures a sparsely populated region where life revolves around water management and cattle ranching, anchored by the McNeil Ranch and the open range of Walter Flat. Significant elevation markers such as Carr Butte and Cape Horne rise above the flats, while the appropriately named Hopeless Pass and Hopeless Pass Rd suggest the challenges faced by early travelers crossing this terrain. Smaller irrigation and livestock features, including Baker Reservoir and Johnson Reservoir, are scattered throughout, illustrating the complex hydrology of the E Br Lost River drainage system. To the south, the expansive waters of the reservoir reach toward the distinctive landmark of Squatty Butte and the grassy margins of Fiddlers Green.