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1986 Map of Sheeplick Draw

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Sheeplick Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Water management in Lake County's arid basin is central to this 1980s landscape, where a series of catchments and wells supported ranching life. Sheeplick Draw carves through the terrain, leading toward the northern edge of the Summer Lake State Wildlife Area. This era shows a network of named water sources essential for livestock and local homesteads, including Johnson Creek Spring and numerous reservoirs like Guinee Res No 1 and Peter Creek Reservoir.

Human activity is concentrated around modest outposts like the Klippel Place and Small Ranch. These sites, along with family-named infrastructure such as Klippel Well and Sedora Well, highlight the genealogy of the region's land use. The topography is further defined by shifting Sand Dunes and prominent landmarks like Flatiron Point, while a Steel Tower Line traverses the high ground, marking the intrusion of modern infrastructure into this desert environment.