2012 Map of Bucklin Reservoirs

About this map

Oregon Trl and the California Emigrant Rd traverse the northern landscape of this region, following the winding course of the Sweetwater River. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring legacy of western migration routes alongside modern ranching operations and water management. Local landmarks like Cross L Ranch and Turkey Track Ranch are central to the area's identity, with irrigation systems such as Turkey Track Ditch and the Y Z Ditch drawing from the river and smaller tributaries like Willow Cr. In the south, the namesake Bucklin Reservoirs collect drainage from Muddy Cr and Whiskey Cr, supporting the arid high plains. Distinctive features like the mineral-heavy Soda Lake and deep seasonal drainages such as Rawlins Draw and Dry Draw define the topography of this high-country basin.