2014 Map of Emigrant Lake

About this map

Emigrant Lake serves as a central feature in this Jackson County landscape, its western shores marked by the Hill Cem and the rise of Songer Butte. The terrain is defined by a series of steep drainages, including Sweathouse Canyon and Edwards Canyon, which carve through the high ridges. In the south, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds along the slopes of Green Springs Mtn, offering a glimpse into the modern recreational use of these mountains. The presence of School House Meadow and several small reservoirs like Gibson Reservoir and Bounds Reservoir suggests a long history of water management and rural homesteading. Moving north, the landscape reaches toward Sugarloaf and Ice House Lake, highlighting a network of forest roads and BLM access routes that crisscross the timbered slopes and high meadows.