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2020 Map of Tuff Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Tuff Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Tuff Butte and the surrounding volcanic formations of Lake County dominate this High Desert landscape. The terrain transitions from the elevated Connley Hills and Hayes Butte in the north to the low-lying expanse of Paulina Marsh, which receives runoff from several drainages including Conley Cr and Bunyard Cr. The map captures a complex hydrological network where Silver Creek flows toward the eastern edge of Silver Lake, illustrating the seasonal and intermittent nature of water in this arid interior basin.

Evidence of local land management and transportation is visible through the positioning of Parks Reservoir and the rural road network, including Arrow Gap Rd and Fort Rock Rd. The prominent elevation of Table Rock sits as a landmark in the southeast, while the pass at Arrow Gap indicates a natural corridor through the ridgelines. This area represents a classic Oregon desert environment where topography dictates the routes of travel and the locations of precious water resources.