2020 Map of Potato Lake

About this map

Potato Lake and a series of ephemeral basins dot this high-desert landscape along the border of Deschutes Co and Lake Co. The terrain is characterized by broad expanses such as Canary Flat and Perry Flat, punctuated by topographical rises like Studhorse Butte and the elongated Parmele Ridge. This survey illustrates a remote portion of Central Oregon where water is scarce and seasonal, as seen in the drainage patterns of Jones Lake and Hassler Lake to the south. The grid of the Public Land Survey System divides the region into townships such as t23s r21e, reflecting the systematic allocation of this open range. This map is particularly useful for understanding the natural landforms and traditional livestock grazing areas in this quiet corner of the state.