2011 Map of Drake Peak NE

About this map

Fitzgerald Ranch and Taylor Ranch anchor this high-desert ranching landscape in Lake County, where water management is the primary driver of settlement patterns. The topography is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainage and perennial streams, most notably the winding course of Snyder Creek and the confluence of Honey Creek with its many tributaries like Dent Creek and Clover Creek. A significant feature of local infrastructure is Luce Reservoir, which serves as a vital water source for the surrounding cattle operations. The map illustrates a complex web of local roads and 4WD tracks that follow the natural contours of the basin, connecting remote outposts through the drainages of Fort Creek and Deppy Creek. This document captures the modern state of traditional Oregon ranchlands, where name-bearing family operations continue to manage the vast watershed feeding into McDowell Creek and Twelvemile Creek.