2011 Map of Loco Lake

About this map

Loco Lake sits at the center of this high desert terrain in Lake County, serving as a focal point for a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and volcanic topography. The presence of Bailey Waterhole and South-Cat Waterhole indicates the critical importance of localized water for livestock and wildlife in this arid region of the Great Basin. This 2011 survey illustrates how modern infrastructure like E Summer Lake Rd and Diablo Mountain Rd provides access through the expansive open country. To the west, the elevations rise toward Tenmile Ridge and Tenmile Butte, while Fivemile Point stands as a distinct topographical marker in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The map captures a moment in time when this portion of Oregon remained characterized by remote ranching or conservation land-use patterns, with very few structures or permanent settlements.