2011 Map of Silver Lake

About this map

The high desert community of Silver Lake serves as the focal point for this 2011 survey of Lake County, Oregon. Concentrated along the intersection of Center St and Lake St, the settlement is anchored by the Silver Lake Post Office and the nearby Silver Lake Cemetery. The surrounding landscape is defined by an extensive network of ranching operations, including the ZX Ranch, Johnson Ranch, and Linebaugh Ranch, which rely on a delicate water system of seasonal creeks and artificial catchments. Braided watercourses like Island Branch and Silver Creek traverse the terrain, while the Crested Reservoir and Lonely Reservoir indicate the vital role of water management in this arid region. The map captures a transition where traditional livestock ranching at Porter Ranch and Cliff Ranch persists amidst a sparse network of county roads like County Hwy 4-10.