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2020 Map of Powell Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Powell Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Ochoco National Forest defines the landscape of this high-desert region, where intricate water management systems are evident through a dense network of reservoirs and springs. The map reveals the ranching and timber heritage of the area, centered around Powell Valley and the prominent heights of Powell Mtn. Names like Laughlin Table and Treichel Ridge suggest the early settlers who navigated this terrain.

A notable concentration of small-scale water infrastructure, including Heisler Reservoir Number One, Bellworm Reservoir, and the series of Bronco Reservoirs, highlights the importance of moisture conservation in this arid environment. The geography transitions from the flat expanses of Sunflower Flats and Laughlin Table to the sharp elevation of Dahlgren Rim and Hardscrabble Ridge. Transportation is limited to rugged routes like Natl Forest Develop Road 58 Rd and Puett Rd, which connect these remote resource points.