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2017 Map of Drews Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fremont National Forest dominates the northern half of this landscape, where the terrain transitions from the high elevations of Cub Cliff and Patton Meadow down toward the managed water systems of Lake County. This 2017 survey shows a complex network of hydraulic engineering essential to the local high-desert environment, including the Number Six Canal, North Canal, and East Canal. These waterways connect several significant catchment areas like the Clyde Fenimore Reservoir and Andy Hill Reservoir, illustrating the area's reliance on water management for ranching and agriculture.

Transportation through the region is defined by the passage at Drews Gap and Drews Gap Summit, where Drews Gap Rd cuts through the Willow Creek Hills. The map also captures numerous localized landmarks such as Fox Hill and Antelope Canyon, alongside important forest infrastructure like Natl Forest Develop Road 383 Rd, providing a detailed look at how modern forest management and rural infrastructure coexist in this part of Oregon.