2014 Map of Sand Rock

About this map

Christmas Lake Valley and the vast drainage of Buffalo Flat characterize this high-desert landscape in Lake County, Oregon. The topography is defined by aeolian processes, visible in the extensive Sand Dunes that shift across the northern sections near Sand Rock. This arid environment, recorded in 2014, relies on a network of Bureau of Land Management routes, such as Lost Forest Ln and Buffalo Wls, which provide access through the varying elevations of the Hansen Valley. Rising above the valley floor, the prominent Fredrick Butte stands as a distinct landmark on the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The map captures a transition between low-lying alkali flats and the scrubland typical of the Oregon outback, offering a detailed view of the remote water and road infrastructure managed by federal agencies in this part of the state.