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2023 Map of South Ice Cave

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of South Ice Cave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Newberry Volcano dominates the northern reaches of this high-altitude landscape where Lake and Deschutes counties meet. The terrain is defined by volcanic features, including the high-relief Lava Pass and the drainage patterns of Issa Draw. Human activity here centers on timber management and recreation within the Deschutes National Forest, evidenced by a dense network of specialized pathways like Ohv #49 Trl and Ohv #30 Trl.

Major transit corridors such as Natl Forest Develop Road 22 Rd and Natl Forest Develop Road 18 Rd carve through the forested blocks, linking the volcanic highlands to the south. Near the southern boundary, Pine Lake provides a rare water feature in an otherwise arid and porous volcanic environment. The eastern edge is marked by the sharp elevation drop of Waterfall Rim, illustrating the dramatic geological transitions of the Oregon high desert.