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1983 Map of Soldiers Cap

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Soldiers Cap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Soldiers Cap rises as a prominent landmark above the surrounding high desert of Deschutes County, where water sources define the geography of the range. Surveyed in the early 1980s, this landscape is characterized by its reliance on isolated water points like Cruiser Well, Frederick Butte Well, and several strategic catchments such as Baldwin Waterhole and Viewpoint Waterhole. The map reveals a pattern of ephemeral hydrology, with Little Mud Lake and various areas labeled Dry Lake suggesting a seasonal environment where moisture is fleeting.

Expansive level areas including Boles Flat, Shaver Flat, and Seney Flat dominate the central and northern sections, while the terrain transitions into the elevated relief of Last Chance Ridge to the southeast. The intricate contour lines and scattered 4WD trails illustrate a landscape primarily utilized for grazing or transit across the arid interior of Oregon. Small basins and named points like Dog Lake and Porcupine Lake provide specific geographic anchors for researchers studying the historical land use and environmental conditions of this high-elevation desert.