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1982 Map of Hole-In-The-Ground

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Hole-In-The-Ground
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Hole in the Ground, a massive volcanic maar, dominates the high desert landscape of Lake County within this 1982 survey. The map details a transition from the wooded slopes of the Deschutes National Forest and Fremont National Forest to the arid expanse of the Fort Rock Valley. Evidence of early settlement and pastoral life is scattered throughout the region, marked by sites such as Ryan Cabin and the former location of Fremont.

The presence of numerous remote water sources like McQueen Well, Gebhard Well, and Porter Well underscores the critical importance of groundwater for ranching in this portion of the Oregon desert. A network of 4wd tracks and a Cinder Pit suggest a landscape defined by limited accessibility and resource extraction, while a surviving Corral near the valley floor speaks to the area's ongoing agricultural utility.