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2014 Map of Slide Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Slide Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Fremont National Forest dominates this section of south-central Oregon, where the high desert floor meets the rising peaks of the northern Basin and Range province. The landscape is defined by its hydrothermal activity and dramatic relief, centered on the towering Slide Mountain and its namesake Slide Lakes. Along the northern edge of the map, the alkaline waters of Summer Lake and the geothermal features at Gibson Hot Spring and Summer Lake Hot Springs mark a distinct transition from the forested heights to the arid playa.

Historically, the area shows a pattern of high-altitude water management and ranching access. Labels like Withers Ranch Rd and Withers Cr point to early land use, while the Woodward Reservoir Number One and Number Two indicate systematic efforts to capture runoff from the southern slopes. The southern reaches of the survey are drained by the Sycan River and E Witham Cr, providing a contrast to the closed-basin drainage of the north.