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2014 Map of Malin

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Malin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Malin sits at the heart of an intricate irrigation network in this Klamath County landscape, where the agricultural geometry of the Tule Lake Valley meets the rising terrain of Buck Butte. The map reveals a highly structured rural economy defined by an extensive system of waterways, including the V Canal, D Canal, and Low Line Canal, which transform the arid landscape into productive farmland. These canals dictate the placement of roads and property lines, creating a distinct rectilinear pattern across the valley floor.

Local heritage is anchored by sites like Malin Cem and Bedfield Cem, while the Malin Airport and Malin Siding Rd point to the area's logistical connections. Moving north, the terrain transitions into the more varied topography of Poe Valley and Sand Hollow. Distinctive landmarks such as Turkey Hill and the Buck Butte Reservoir provide natural relief against the systematic grid of rural routes like Harpold Rd and Jelinek RD.