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2017 Map of Mares Egg Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Winema National Forest covers the western highlands of this Klamath County landscape, giving way to the expansive hydrology of the Wood River valley. The contrast between the timbered slopes and the valley floor is stark, defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure including the Sevenmile Ditch, Melhase Ditch, and Central Canal. These features, along with Annie Slough, illustrate the complex water management required for the agricultural lands of Fort Klamath Meadows.

Natural water sources remain prominent throughout the terrain, from the namesake Mares Egg Spring to Blue Spring and Jack Spring. The map documents a dense network of forest service roads and recreational trails, such as the Sevenmile Loop and Dry Creek Loop, which navigate the elevation changes near Goose Nest. This confluence of wilderness management and valley ranching provides a clear view of the area's dual character in the early 21st century.