2024 Map of Lake Creek

About this map

Lake Creek and its neighboring Lake Creek Flats occupy a valley defined by the complex branching of Little Butte Creek. This 2024 survey highlights a landscape where water management and forestry are central, with several named impoundments including Star Lake Reservoir, Wade Reservoir, and Gardener Reservoir punctuating the drainages. The northern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the protected timberlands of the Rogue River-National Forest, while the southern reaches rise toward the prominent heights of Heppsie Mountain and Esmond Mtn. A network of rural routes such as Salt Creek Rd and Little Butte Cr Rd trace the paths of Salt Creek and the river forks, connecting the scattered flats and hillsides. The topography is marked by named canyons and gulches like Wasson Canyon and Peck Gulch, illustrating the deeply eroded terrain of Jackson County.