2017 Map of Crack In The Ground

About this map

The volcanic High Desert of Lake County is defined here by the remarkable volcanic fissure known as Crack in the Ground, a deep, narrow rift in the basalt. To the north, the Four Craters Lava Field and S Green Mtn dominate the terrain, illustrating the geothermal activity that shaped this portion of the Oregon outback. The settlement of Christmas Lake Valley sits at the southern edge of the quadrangle, where a network of grid-patterned roads such as Christmas Tree Rd and Honey Do Ln reveals the planned layout of this remote community. This survey provides a precise view of the interface between these unique geological formations and the residential tracts established in the valley below.