2024 Map of Rays Lake

About this map

Camas National Wildlife Refuge and the North Lake Wildlife Management Area dominate this high-desert landscape in Jefferson County. The terrain is defined by a complex hydrologic network where Camas Creek feeds into expansive wetland systems including Rays Lake and the eastern edge of Mud Lake. This area represents a critical intersection of natural water bodies and early 21st-century agricultural infrastructure, evidenced by the Independent Ditch, Jackett Canal, and Holly Canal that crisscross the lowlands.