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2017 Map of Fire Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fire Lake and several smaller basins define this high-desert landscape in Lake County during the mid-2010s. The topography is characterized by the prominent elevation of Saunders Rim, which overlooks a series of vital water sources including W Saunders Waterhole and S P C Waterhole. These localized water catchments are critical landmarks in a region largely defined by its arid terrain and public land survey divisions.

Industrial activity is evidenced by the presence of a Diatomite Mine located in the southwestern portion of the quadrangle. This site reflects the mineral-rich geology of the area, where diatomaceous earth—remnants of ancient lake beds—is harvested. To the west, Depaoli Lake provides another primary reference point for navigation and historical land use. The map preserves the exact alignment of section lines across township and range boundaries, serving as a detailed record of remote Oregon land management and resource extraction.