2011 Map of Lake Abert North

About this map

Lake Abert dominates the western half of this landscape in Lake County, defining the geography of this high desert region in the early twenty-first century. The map tracks the eastern shoreline of this large alkaline water body, where the terrain transitions into a series of smaller basins and seasonal features. Tucked away from the main expanse of the lake, researchers can find Thorne and Wisdom Lake, a smaller hydrological feature situated near the base of the rising eastern slopes. Along the corridor of the main thoroughfare, the presence of Highway Spring highlights the critical importance of water sources in this arid Oregon environment. The cartography provides a clear view of the sparse human footprint in this part of the Great Basin, focusing on the essential relationship between the few arterial roads and the massive, mineral-rich lake.