2011 Map of Slide Mountain

About this map

Summer Lake defines the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in Lake County, where geothermal activity and ranching roots intersect. The map illustrates a transition from the lake basin to the volcanic peaks of the Fremont National Forest, featuring the Slide Mountain Lookout Tower atop Slide Mountain. Local land use is centered on water management and recreation, evident in the Withers Dam and the Woodward Reservoir Number One system, which support historic agricultural operations like the J V Withers Ranch. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the headwaters of the Sycan River and a network of seasonal creeks including Witham Creek and Bear Creek, providing a detailed look at the hydrology that sustains these upland meadows and forests.