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2020 Map of Lawrence Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lawrence Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Iron Mtn rises above the drainages of eastern Baker County, anchoring a landscape shaped by water management and mineral potential. The intricate network of seasonal flows and springs, such as Iron Mountain Spring, Orman Spring, and Devils Spring, underscores the critical importance of water in this high-desert environment. Strategic water improvements like Welch Reservoir, Taylor Reservoir, and Bedsprings Flat Reservoir illustrate the area's pastoral and ranching legacy, while the presence of Taylor Ditch suggests a history of diverted resources to support local land use.

Deep gulches like Hickerson Gulch and Olsen Gulch carve through the terrain, leading toward the Lawrence Cr and Sardine Cr basins. Long-standing local infrastructure is documented by the routes of Sinclair Rd and Iron Mtn Rd, providing access to remote landmarks like Black Springs and South Guzzler Waterhole. This survey captures the specialized vocabulary of the Oregon range, where every spring and waterhole is a vital point of interest for understanding the historical movement of people and livestock.