2020 Map of Christmas Lake

About this map

Christmas Lake Valley and the dry basin of Christmas Lake anchor this high-desert landscape in central Oregon. The terrain is defined by its isolation and the stark contrast between the flat alkali beds and prominent rises like Bunchgrass Butte. This 2020 survey illustrates a grid of remote roads that facilitate access to this unique geological region, including Millican Rd, Lost Forest Ln, and Stonehouse Rd. The naming conventions of the local thoroughfares, such as Desert View Ln and Fossil Lake Rd, reflect the environmental character and paleontological significance of the surrounding Lake County backcountry. The map also delineates the complex township and range boundaries that have governed land management in this arid expanse since the original land surveys.