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2014 Map of Oatman Flat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Fremont National Forest dominates this high-desert landscape in Lake County, characterized by a complex network of seasonal water sources and distinct geological formations. The area's reliance on intermittent water is evident through the numerous artificial and natural catchments, such as Shumacher Reservoir Number Five, Round Reservoir, Meadow Waterhole, and Logger Waterhole. These features, alongside Ross Spring and Baskin Spring, speak to the managed hydration of this arid territory for livestock or wildlife.

Topographically, the map is defined by prominent elevations including Oat Butte and Wing Butte, while the curiously named Devils Ball Diamond suggests a unique local landform. High-altitude flats like Sears Flat and Oatman Flat provide relatively level ground amidst the shifting contours. Human transit is primarily facilitated by the Fremont Hwy and remote tracks like Bear Flat Ln, connecting this interior forest region to the wider Oregon basin.