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1968 Map of Fish Lake

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Fish Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Steens Mtn dominates this high-altitude landscape in Harney County, where steep drainages and glacial lakes define the terrain. The hydrological network is centered around the headwaters of the Blitzen River and its major tributary, the Little Blitzen River, which carve deep paths through the volcanic massif. Recreation and early mountain access are visible through the presence of the Fish Lake Campground and several small, high-elevation water bodies like Honeymoon Lake, Lily Lake, and Pate Lake.

Evidence of human habitation and seasonal use appears at the Newton Cabin along Little Indian Creek. The map details a complex system of springs and meadows, including the uniquely named Naughty Girl Meadow, which support the drainage basins of Fish Creek and Big Indian Creek. Transportation in this era was limited to a few rugged paths, specifically the Loop road and various unnamed jeep trails that navigate the ridges and canyons.