2011 Map of Lookout Lake

About this map

Lookout Lake and the high desert terrain of Malheur County define this 2011 survey, which straddles the Oregon-Nevada border. This arid landscape is punctuated by essential water management features such as the Airplane Reservoir and Black Butte Lake Reservoir, indicating the importance of water storage in this cattle-ranching and range country. Drainage patterns are established by Toppin Creek and Tent Creek, while prominent geological rises like McGinnis Ridge, Willow Creek Butte, and Mahogany Butte provide distinct navigational landmarks across the basin. The infrastructure of the area is sparse, primarily centered on Tent Creek Rd, which serves as the primary artery through this high plateau environment. This map offers a clear view of the geographic isolation and topography of the Great Basin's northern reaches at the beginning of the twenty-first century.