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2017 Map of Lost Basin

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lost Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lost Basin and the surrounding high country of Baker County define this landscape as it appeared in the late twenty-teens. The drainage of the Burnt River dominates the central terrain, carving through Burnt River Canyon and into Durkee Valley. These water sources were historically vital for local ranching and mining operations, evidenced by irrigation infrastructure like Banks Ditch and numerous isolated water points such as Coyote Waterhole.

The map reveals a complex network of land management and transportation, where Old US Hwy 30 runs parallel to Interstate 84 in the northeast corner. This transition from historic thoroughfares to modern highways highlights the enduring importance of this corridor. Higher elevations are marked by distinctive landmarks including Sheep Mtn and several perennial springs like Powell Spring and Steep Slope Spring, which serve as critical landmarks in this arid, gulch-cut environment.