2011 Map of Chicago Valley

About this map

Chicago Valley defines this high desert landscape of Lake County, Oregon, where water management is the primary marker of human presence. Named water sources such as Juniper Waterhole, Musser Waterhole, and Webster Waterhole dot the terrain, indicating the critical nature of these points for ranching or local survival in an arid environment. The map shows a sparse network of infrastructure centered around Chicago Valley Rd and BLM Road 6121-0-B0, which provide access to more isolated features like Hidden Lake and Parachute Pond. The presence of labels like False Waterhole and One Crock Waterhole suggests a specific local history of surveying and land use where the naming of every depression or catchment was essential for navigating the basin floor.