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1957 Map of Lenz

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Lenz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Klamath Indian Reservation occupies the eastern half of this mid-century survey, where the Southern Pacific railroad runs parallel to the edge of the Klamath Marsh. Small settlements and railroad stops like Lenz, Chinchalo, Fuego, and Kirk are situated along this corridor, providing a glimpse into the transport and ranching infrastructure of the region. To the west, the landscape rises toward the volcanic peaks and timberlands of the Rogue River National Forest and the boundary of Crater Lake National Park (and Vicinity).

High points such as Lookout Butte and Sun Mountain overlook the Antelope Desert, a transition between the marshy lowlands and the high forest. Local ranching history is evidenced by the Lenz Ranch and numerous water sources like Big Springs and Egan Springs, which were vital for life in this varied terrain before modern development. Notable industrial sites, including a Gravel Pit Quarry, mark the utility of the land during this period.