2011 Map of Balm Creek Reservoir

About this map

Sanger Mine and the Daddy Lode Mine anchor a landscape defined by its historical mining activity and complex water management. This region of Baker County is crisscrossed by an intricate drainage system including East Fork Goose Creek and West Fork Goose Creek, which feed into the central Goose Lake. The presence of the Balm Creek Dam and Balm Creek Reservoir reflects the engineered nature of this arid environment, providing essential water storage for a terrain marked by steep features like Dark Canyon and Red Ridge. To the south, additional infrastructure like the Saw Mill Gulch Dam and Grover Reservoir further illustrates the heavy reliance on controlled water sources. Small outposts and landmarks such as Goslin Corral and Forshey Meadow hint at a history of ranching and seasonal land use amidst the extractive industries.