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2023 Map of Fandango Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Fandango Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Christmas Lake Valley defines the northern edge of this high desert terrain in Lake County, where the landscape transitions from flat valley roads into the intricate drainage systems of Fandango Canyon. The map reveals a sophisticated network of water management features essential for ranching and survival in this arid environment, ranging from larger catchments like North Saint Patrick Reservoir to smaller, evocatively named points such as Toothless Waterhole and Ripper Waterhole.

Crowned by high points like Juniper Top and the appropriately named Viewpoint, the geography is marked by a grid of rural lanes including S Fandango Rd and Sunshine Ln. The distribution of scattered water sources, such as Horse Corral Reservoir and Juniper Reservoir, suggests a landscape organized around livestock and the natural contours of the land rather than dense urban settlement. This 2023 edition provides a clear record of the modern roads and hydraulic infrastructure currently supporting the region's remote homesteads and operations.