2023 Map of Cooper Draw

About this map

The Coyote Hills dominate this high-desert landscape in Lake County, where water management is central to the land's history. The terrain is marked by a network of drainage features like Cooper Draw, Mary Ann Draw, and Windy Hollow Draw that channel seasonal runoff toward several man-made improvements. Key water sources for livestock and local use include Upper Juniper Reservoir, General Reservoir, and Spring Reservoir, along with numerous named springs such as Cooper Spring, Mud Spring, and Oregon Spring. The presence of Miners Draw hints at historical prospecting or mineral interest in these hills, while Binkey Lake and the winding course of Rabbit Creek provide rare focal points for hydrology in an otherwise arid environment. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the sophisticated system of named tanks and draws essential for life in this remote corner of Oregon.