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2011 Map of Clear Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Clear Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Clear Lake Resort serves as the primary human footprint in this high-altitude landscape where the headwaters of the McKenzie River emerge. This 2011 survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the Cascades, from the crystal waters of Clear Lake down to the dramatic drop of Sahalie Falls. The map details the infrastructure around Carmen Reservoir, highlighting the integration of water resources and forest management.

Elevated terrain features like Bunchgrass Ridge overlook a network of smaller alpine water bodies including Robinson Lake, Kultan Lake, and the remote Patjens Lakes. Drainage systems such as Anderson Creek and Kink Creek carve through the timbered slopes, defining the natural boundaries of the Lane County wilderness. To the northeast, the expanse of Big Lake sits near the map edge, completing this picture of an area defined by its volcanic geology and watershed significance.