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2017 Map of Mud Lake Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mud Lake Reservoir and its surrounding desert basins define this high-altitude landscape in Lake County, Oregon. This 2017 survey details a remote interior drainage system characterized by ephemeral lakes and man-made impoundments like Big Hole Reservoir and Blow Mud Reservoir. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Fairy Flat to the prominent heights of Little Juniper Mtn and the topographic break of Fisher Canyon.

The presence of numerous small-scale water management features, including Trial Reservoir and Card Reservoir, suggests a landscape meticulously mapped for its limited water resources. Bureau of Land Management routes, such as BLM RD 6162-0-b0, provide the primary access through this sparsely settled region, connecting isolated landmarks like Badger Hole and the curiously named Famine Lake. This map serves as a vital record for understanding the hydrological and livestock-grazing infrastructure of the Oregon high desert in the early 21st century.