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1980 Map of Lake on The Trail

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Lake on The Trail
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Lake on the Trail serves as a central landmark in this high desert region of Harney County, documented during a 1970s survey. The landscape is defined by its strategic water sources, essential for ranching and travel through the arid basin. Named points like Murphy Well, Big Stick Well, and Fries Well highlight the critical infrastructure required to sustain life and livestock away from the larger bodies of water.

Ephemeral water features such as Buzzard Lake, Murphy Lake, and Capehart Lake punctuate the terrain, while Big Stick Creek and Black Canyon Creek carve drainage patterns toward the southeast. The presence of a Jeep Trail and the prominent Table Butte suggest a landscape used for navigation and range management. This map illustrates the intersection of natural topography and the sparse, vital improvements made by those working the land in eastern Oregon.