2004 Map of Drake Peak

About this map

Fremont National Forest defines the western edge of this High Desert landscape, where the elevation rises sharply toward Drake Peak and Peddlers Ridge. The eastern drainage patterns are marked by numerous seasonal and year-round water sources essential for livestock and remote habitations, including Flynn Reservoir, Thompson Lake, and the well-placed Obernolte Spring. Named landmarks like Deboy Ranch and Vinyard Cabin offer evidence of the area's ranching history, situated near the headwaters of Twelyemile Creek and McDowell Creek. This 2004 revision by the USDA Forest Service provides a detailed look at the interface between public forest lands and the open rangelands of Lake County, where small springs like Roaring Spring and Road Springs dictate the utility of the rugged terrain for early settlers and contemporary land managers alike.