1981 Map of Lane Lake

About this map

The arid high-desert landscape of Fort Rock Valley dominates this 1981 survey, where shifting Sand Dunes and sparse water sources define the geography. The presence of the Fleetwood and Loma Vista sites suggests the traces of early homesteading attempts that once existed in this challenging environment. Human activity is largely centered on groundwater management and limited infrastructure, represented by the Landing Strip and a network of water points including Gerkin Well, Morehouse Well, and the seasonal Stingley Reservoir. The namesake Lane Lake appears as a saline basin, illustrating the closed drainage patterns common to this part of Oregon. This detailed topography provides a clear view of the natural formations like the volcanic Flatiron, which breaks the otherwise uniform sandy terrain.