2017 Map of Crane Creek Reservoir

About this map

Crane Creek Reservoir dominates this high-desert landscape in Washington County, serving as a primary water management feature for the surrounding ranchlands. The area's topography is defined by significant elevations like Ant Butte and Tennison Ridge, which overlook a network of seasonal drainages including Milk Cr and Tennison Cr. The infrastructure of the early 21st century is represented by a sparse grid of ranching roads, most notably Upper Soulen Ranch Rd and Crane Creek Reservoir Rd, which facilitate movement between the larger reservoirs. In addition to the central basin, smaller impoundments like Soulen Reservoir and the northern edge of Paddock Valley Reservoir illustrate the critical importance of water storage in this arid Idaho environment, while the proximity of S Crane Cr highlights the natural corridors that dictate land use in the region.