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1982 Map of Schaub Lake

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Schaub Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Fort Rock Valley defines this arid landscape, where the flat basin floor is punctuated by specialized ranching infrastructure and localized volcanic terrain. The 1982 map reveals a reliance on groundwater, documented through numerous labels for a well or substation, and larger operations like Poplars Well Ranch. These water points were critical for sustaining life in a region where surface water is ephemeral, appearing as seasonal features like Schaub Lake, Dog Lake, and Windmill Lake.

To the south, the Connley Hills rise abruptly from the valley floor, showing evidence of extraction with a Mine and Mine Dump located near the slopes. Throughout the basin, the presence of Sand Dunes and the prominent Flatiron ridge illustrate the geological character of the Oregon high desert during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Localized landmarks like Woodrow and various 4WD tracks provide a look at the sparse transportation network connecting these remote ranching outposts.