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2017 Map of Crane Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Crane Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Crane Mountain and the high ridges of the Fremont National Forest dominate this Lake County landscape, where water sources determine the layout of roads and camps. The map detail highlights a complex network of seasonal drainages and named springs like Turpin Spring and Boulder Spring, which sustain the high-elevation ecosystems of Big Valley and O'Keefe Meadow. These features suggest a landscape primarily utilized for timber management and seasonal grazing, rather than permanent settlement.

Industrial and recreational access is documented through a dense grid of forest service routes, including the Crane Mtn Natl Rec Trail and various motorized paths. The presence of locales like Willow Point and Mosquito Flat provide specific reference points for those tracing historical land use or backcountry navigation in this part of Oregon. The drainage patterns of Dismal Cr and the various forks of Deep Creek reveal the natural flow toward the valleys below, providing a clear view of the area's hydrology.