2024 Map of Mud Lake Reservoir

About this map

The high desert landscape of Lake County, Oregon, is defined by its seasonal hydrography and remote Bureau of Land Management territory. This topography is dominated by an intricate network of basins and ephemeral water bodies, ranging from the central Mud Lake Reservoir and Mud Lake to more evocatively named features like Famine Lake and Blow Mud Reservoir. The terrain is shaped by the elevation changes of Fisher Canyon in the north and Greaser Ridge to the south, while Little Juniper Mtn stands as a prominent landmark on the eastern edge. This 2024 survey captures a region primarily utilized for water management and livestock, evidenced by numerous man-made catchments like Rick Reservoir, Card Reservoir, and Slice Reservoir. The distribution of these water sources across Fairy Flat and Greaser Basin illustrates the essential infrastructure required for land use in this arid environment, connected by remote routes such as BLM RD 6162-0-b0.