2011 Map of Hart Lake

About this map

Hart Lake and its associated wetlands dominate this arid high-desert landscape in Oregon's Lake County. The map documents a fragile water system where Givens Slough and Honey Creek feed into the lake, while northern reaches connect Vinyard Lake and Anderson Lake. Evidence of human settlement is tied closely to these water sources and canyon floors, represented by legacy landholdings such as Laird Ranch and the D Fitzgerald Ranch. To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward Hart Mountain, a massive fault block that looms over the Alkali Flat. This survey illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of the Great Basin, where seasonal flows carved the Arsenic Canyon and De Garmo Canyon into the high plateau, creating isolated pockets suitable for ranching along County Hwy 3-12.