1990 Map of Lake Annie

About this map

The Warner Mountains dominate the western landscape of this high-altitude border region where California meets Oregon. This survey captures a terrain defined by its water management and drainage, where man-made infrastructure like the Schadler Ditch and Eightmile Ditch redirects runoff toward ranching interests. At the center of this activity is the Scammons Arrowhead Ranch, situated near the Schadler Reservoir and the expansive basin of Cow Head Lake. The map reveals a distinct naming convention for the local hydrology, with a series of drainages including Eightmile Creek, Ninemile Creek, Tenmile Creek, and Twelvemile Creek descending from the heights toward the Surprise Valley floor. This systematic nomenclature suggests early survey paths or distance markers along regional travel routes. To the south, Lake Annie sits tucked against the slopes, while the eastern flats are marked by the seasonal waters of Big Mud Lake.