2023 Map of Commodore Ridge

About this map

Commodore Ridge and the dramatic escarpment of Abert Rim dominate this high-desert landscape in Lake County, Oregon. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details a region defined by scattered waterholes and ephemeral basins, including Hard Pan Reservoir and the uniquely named Feather Bed Lake. The terrain is marked by seasonal drainage systems such as Foley Creek and Rabbit Creek, which carve through the volcanic topography. A network of unimproved roads, including Hogback Rd and Corn Lake Rd, provides access across the ridge and toward the clustered water features of Soup Lakes and Twin Lakes. The map reveals a land managed for its water resources, highlighting numerous livestock and wildlife points like Draw Fork Waterhole and Boy Lake Waterhole.