2017 Map of Christmas Valley

To the south, the topography shifts dramatically as the land rises toward Sevenmile Ridge and the Black Hills. This rugged southern portion is dotted with numerous small water catchments and irrigation features, including Seven Lake, Withers Reservoir, and Guinee Reservoir Number 3. The juxtaposition of the orderly residential grid against the complex network of reservoirs and volcanic landforms highlights the area's reliance on water management in a desert environment.