1985 Map of Fire Lake

About this map

High desert water management and remote livestock routes define this Lake County landscape as it was surveyed in the early 1980s. The map centers on Fire Lake (Corral), a location that suggests the intersection of vital water resources and ranching operations in a dry environment. The terrain is dominated by the dramatic ascent of Saunders Rim, which creates a natural barrier across the southern portion of the quadrangle. A network of unimproved roads and 4WD tracks, including the curiously named Burma Rd, connects various catchment points such as West Saunders Waterhole and South DC Waterhole. These features, along with small basins like Depaoli Lake and Packsaddle Lake, highlight the critical importance of reliable water sources for navigation and land use in this part of Oregon.