2011 Map of Thorn Lake

About this map

Thorn Lake and the mysterious depth implied by Bottomless Lake anchor this high-desert basin in Lake County. The landscape is defined by the stark topography of Table Rock and the drainage patterns of Depression Sump, reflecting a region where water management and ranching are central to survival. Large agricultural operations like Shafter Ranch, Desert Ranch, and Albertson Ranch are spread across a grid of roads that include Christmas Valley Hwy and County Hwy 5-14. Small aviation facilities such as Table Rock Airport connect this isolated interior to the wider world. The local road network, including Wagon Wheel Rd and Tucker Rd, traces the expansion of land use in this arid corridor of central Oregon.