2011 Map of Lost River

About this map

The agricultural and hydrological landscape of southern Oregon is defined here by the winding course of the Lost River and an intricate network of irrigation systems, including the G Canal and North Canal. This 2011 survey captures a region where managed water sources like Dehlinger Reservoir and Spring Lake support the high-desert farming economy. Settled areas are sparse, represented by small locales like Hosley and Stukel, which sit in the shadow of prominent terrain such as Stukel Mountain and Manning Ridge. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies significant burial sites including the Mount Laki Cemetery and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery. These landmarks, along with infrastructure like the Stukel Bridge and the Long Ranch Airstrip, provide a clear picture of how transport and community life are organized around the constraints of the terrain and the vital flow of the local water system.