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2023 Map of Fish Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Steens Mountain Wilderness dominates this corner of Harney County, where high-elevation basins and deep glacial canyons define the geography. The map traces the headwaters of the Donner Und Blitzen Wild and Scenic River and its major tributaries, including the Little Blitzen River and Big Indian Creek. Water is the primary feature of this landscape, from the prominent Fish Lake and Lily Lake near Steens Mountain Rd to more secluded pools like Honeymoon Lake and Pate Lake.

Interpretation of the land use reveals a history of backcountry travel and seasonal grazing, evidenced by the named Whorehouse Meadow and a network of pathways like the Fred Riddle Trl and the Desert Trail (Unmarked) Trl. These routes, along with the Mud Creek-Ankle Creek Trl, follow the natural drainage patterns of Cold Spring Canyon and Little Indian Creek, illustrating how the topography has historically dictated movement through this high desert terrain.