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2012 Map of Sheepy Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Sheepy Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sheepy Lake and the vast marshes of the Lower Klamath Lake basin dominate this northern California landscape, which is defined by a complex network of waterways and managed ranchlands. The area's settlement patterns are anchored by long-established sites such as Langer Ranch and Porterfield Ranch, connected by rural routes like Dorris Brownell Rd and Oklahoma School Rd.

The terrain transitions from the marshy lowlands around Sheepy Creek Island to the higher elevations of Mahogany Mountain and J F Mountain in the south. Several natural springs, including D Ranch Spring and Ford Spring, indicate the vital water sources that have supported agriculture and wildlife in Oklahoma Flat. This 2012 survey provides a clear view of the hydrological interface between the Klamath Basin's lakes, like Indian Tom Lake and Lake Miller, and the surrounding high desert ridges.