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2011 Map of Fish Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fish Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Steens Mountain Rd winds through this high-elevation landscape in Harney County, providing the primary access to a network of alpine lakes and seasonal campgrounds. The 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a wilderness character defined by deep glacial canyons and prominent water sources like Fish Lake and the Little Blitzen River.

Social and recreational history is etched into the landscape through curiously named features like Whorehouse Meadow and Honeymoon Lake, reflecting the area's grazing and travel heritage. The presence of Newton Cabin and established sites like Jackman Park Campground highlight the balance between early settlement footprints and modern forest management. This map documents a complex drainage system where Big Indian Creek and Little Indian Creek flow through the Steens Mountain area, a crucial region for understanding the high desert's unique hydrology.