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1968 Map of Drake Peak NE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Drake Peak NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Fitzgerald Ranch and Taylor Ranch anchor this 1960s survey of the Lake County high country, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses and seasonal drainages. The Sid Luce Reservoir serves as a central landmark amidst a complex drainage system where Snyder Creek and Colvin Creek converge before joining the larger Honey Creek system.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is visible through numerous jeep trails and footpaths that navigate the elevations between Benefiel Creek and McDowell Creek. Remote water sources such as Juniper Spring, Dewy Spring, and various unnamed Springs indicate the vital importance of water management for cattle ranching in this part of Oregon. The map also traces the headwaters of Twelvemile Creek and the winding path of Fort Creek through the southern elevations.