2014 Map of Christmas Reservoir

About this map

Christmas Reservoir sits at the heart of this Valley County landscape, surrounded by an intricate system of catchments and coulees that define the local ranching and water management patterns of the early 21st century. The map reveals a network of small, named water bodies such as Pippin Reservoir, Ear-Nuff Reservoir, and the curiously named Trailerhouse Reservoir, which suggest the vital importance of water storage in this semi-arid region. These features are linked by a sparse road system including S Bench Rd and Pippin Rd. The topography is etched with numerous coulees, such as South Shed Coulee and Coal Bank Coulee, which channel drainage toward the N Fork Little Beaver Cr. This survey illustrates the localized naming conventions used by land managers and residents, from Pot Hole Coulee to Whites Coulee, providing a clear record of the area's geographic identity before modern shifts in land use or climate.