2011 Map of Coglan Buttes SE

About this map

Lake Abert dominates the eastern horizon of this high-desert landscape in Lake County, its shorelines providing a stark contrast to the agricultural infrastructure and ranching outposts to the west. The Chewaucan River winds through the central corridor, its flow managed by the Lower Marsh Canal and various irrigation channels that sustain local holdings like Elder Ranch and Johnson Ranch. This 2011 survey captures a quiet corner of Oregon where water management is central to survival. Tributaries such as Willow Creek, Crooked Creek, and Juniper Creek descend from the surrounding heights toward the Big Basin and the saline waters of the lake. Local transit is defined by rural routes including Clover Flat Rd and County Hwy 2-10, while the Coyote Flat Reservoir stands as a vital point of water storage in this arid environment.