2017 Map of Lake Abert South

About this map

Abert Rim dominates the eastern landscape of this high desert terrain, rising sharply above the eastern shore of Lake Abert. This dramatic fault scarp creates a distinct vertical separation between the saline lake basin and the elevated plateau to the east. The upland area is defined by a complex network of seasonal water sources and drainages, including Sheep Creek Spring and numerous developed waterholes such as Fish Cr Waterhole Number Forty and Juniper Waterhole. These localized water points, alongside scattered basins like Mule Lake and Paddys Lake, illustrate the historical importance of water management in this arid region of Lake County. Modern infrastructure is limited to US Route 395, which skirts the base of the rim, following the narrow corridor between the towering cliffs and the lake's edge.