2017 Map of Chicago Valley

About this map

Chicago Valley and Browns Valley dominate this high-desert landscape in Lake County, Oregon. This topographical study emphasizes the critical importance of water management in an arid environment, documenting a network of catchment points across the basin. Named features like Musser Waterhole, False Waterhole, and Dry Lake Waterhole suggest a history of seasonal water availability essential for local land use. To the east, the elevation shifts significantly along Stauffer Rim, providing a stark contrast to the flatter valley floor. The map also records smaller depressions and seasonal catchments such as Parachute Pond and Hollow Waterhole, illustrating how subtle terrain changes dictate the hydrology of the High Desert during the early 21st century.