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2011 Map of Imperial Valley South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Imperial Valley South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Imperial Valley and the surrounding high desert of Deschutes County are defined by a network of intermittent water sources and expansive flats. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape where survival and land use are dictated by the presence of ephemeral features like Sunflower Lake, Mud Lake, and Skull Lake. The reliance on seasonal water is evident in the naming of several critical points, including Rim Waterhole, Meeks Waterhole, and Ram Lake South Waterhole.

Surface drainage is managed by Rimrock Creek, which cuts through the northern reaches near Johnson Flat. Prominent volcanic and erosional landmarks such as Coyote Rock, Bronco Butte, and Corral Butte provide orientation across the open terrain. The only major named thoroughfare, Frederick Butte Rd, provides access through the western portions of the quadrangle, connecting these isolated flats and waterholes in a region characterized by its sparse but named hydrographic features.