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2011 Map of Lenz

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lenz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lenz and its eponymous ranching and rail infrastructure define this portion of the Klamath County plateau. The landscape is marked by the presence of Lenz Ranch and the linear path of Lenz Siding Rd, indicating the historical significance of rail transport and livestock in this high-elevation region. The terrain transitions toward the Antelope Desert in the west, while water resources are concentrated in a network of springs and creeks, most notably Big Springs and Big Springs Creek.

Hydrography plays a critical role in the settlement pattern here, with Sand Creek and Scott Creek flowing through the southern and central sections. Rural road names like T-9 Lenz Ranch Rd and County Hwy 677 provide a geographic framework for understanding the remote residential and ranching pockets such as Lenz. This 2011 survey documents the modern layout of these isolated communities and their reliance on the persistent natural springs of the area.