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2024 Map of Howard Bay

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Howard Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Upper Klamath Lake defines the eastern shoreline of this region, where the water meets a complex network of wetlands and artificial waterways. The map illustrates the sophisticated water management systems required in this basin, featuring the Caledonia Canal, Wocus Drainage Canal, and the Galedonia Canal. These channels navigate through significant marshlands including Sesti Tgawaals Marsh, Caledonia Marsh, and Wocus Marsh, highlighting the reclaimed nature of the local geography.

Upland from the water, the terrain rises sharply toward Spence Mtn and Doaks Mtn, providing a stark contrast to the low-lying Long Lake Valley. The Running Y Ranch stands as a primary point of settlement, nestled between the slopes of Porter Butte and the bay. This modern survey tracks the intersection of rural residential development and traditional ranching lands against the backdrop of the Klamath Basin's distinctive aquatic and volcanic landscape.