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2023 Map of Chicago Valley

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Chicago Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Chicago Valley characterizes this high desert landscape in Lake County, Oregon, where a series of waterholes and seasonal basins provided essential water sources in an arid region. The topography is defined by the prominent Stauffer Rim to the northeast and Browns Valley to the west, with Pine Ridge anchoring the southern edge of the survey area.

Surface water is the most distinctive feature of this quadrangle, illustrated by numerous named catchments such as Juniper Waterhole, One Crock Waterhole, and Musser Waterhole. The presence of these named sites, alongside Parachute Pond and Dry Lake Waterhole, reflects the historical importance of localized water management for livestock and land use. The map also traces the Chicago Valley road, which serves as a primary corridor through this sparsely populated terrain.