2011 Map of Potato Lake

About this map

Potato Lake sits at the heart of this high desert terrain in Deschutes County, surrounded by a series of shallow basins and ephemeral water bodies. The landscape is defined by its subtle relief, including the prominent Parmele Ridge and the volcanic profile of Studhorse Butte. Extensive open stretches like Canary Flat and Ant Flat dominate the area, revealing a pattern of natural drainages that feed into small, dispersed catchments such as Brooks Lake, Jones Lake, and Browns Lake. The absence of dense settlement highlights the arid character of the region during this period, with only a light network of unimproved roads connecting these named landmarks across the sagebrush-dotted flats. To the south, Hassler Lake provides another focal point in this sparsely populated pocket of Oregon.