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2023 Map of Lake Abert North

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Lake Abert North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Abert Rim dominates the eastern edge of this landscape, its sharp escarpment rising abruptly from the waters of Lake Abert. This portion of Lake County is defined by the high desert topography of the Great Basin, where the saline waters of the lake reflect the sheer verticality of the rim above. Modern transportation is represented by US Route 395, which traces the narrow strip of land between the cliffs and the shoreline, providing the primary access through this sparsely developed area.

The hydrological character of the region is further revealed by Thorne and Wisdom Lake and the presence of Highway Spring. These features, along with the vast, seasonally fluctuating expanse of Lake Abert, illustrate the delicate water balance in this arid environment. The map provides a clear record of the relationship between the dramatic fault-block geology of the rim and the basin floor, an area largely devoid of formal settlements but rich in topographical detail.