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2023 Map of Sharp Top

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sharp Top
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The high-desert terrain of Lake County is defined here by the prominent rise of Sharp Top and the dramatic escarpment of Diablo Rim. This survey of the northwestern Great Basin reveals a landscape where survival and movement are dictated by the scattered availability of water. The placement of named points such as Yankee Waterhole, South Cat Waterhole, and Between Rim Waterhole suggests a history of livestock grazing and overland travel through this arid interior.

The presence of Twin Lakes and the deep cut of Sand Hollow further characterize the hydrology of this volcanic upland. While the modern road network is minimal, the system of township boundaries across t31s r19e and t32s r20e provide a framework for understanding the cadastral history of this portion of Oregon. The map serves as a record of these vital water sources, from the Giant Waterhole to the Little Waterhole, which remain essential landmarks in an otherwise open landscape.