2022 Map of Lower Klamath Lake

About this map

The Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge dominates this terrain along the border of California and Oregon, illustrating a landscape defined by water management and conservation. The hydraulic systems of the Klamath Strait Drain and various canals regulate the remnants of Lower Klamath Lake, creating a complex network of wetlands and sumps. Distinctive landmarks like Fairchild Island and Coyote Point emerge from the basin, while the southeastern corner transitions into the upland timber of the Modoc National Forest. This modern survey traces the engineered hydrology of the Lower Klamath Lake Sump, showing how local infrastructure such as Lower Klamath Rd and Dorris Brownell Rd skirts the edges of these protected habitats and seasonal waters.