2021 Map of Dale Creek

About this map

The high plains of Albany County are defined here by a network of seasonal drainages and the enduring infrastructure of the transcontinental rail corridor. The Hermosa Tunnel serves as a critical engineering landmark near the settlement of Hermosa, where the iron road cuts through the divide between Dale Cr and Harney Cr. This landscape is marked by unique geologic formations like Natural Ft, while the modern cattle-ranching and rural residential character is reflected in the web of named tracks such as Pumpkin Vine Rd and Old Wagon Rd. Water management is central to the area's utility, anchored by the Williams and Blunk Number 1 Reservoir situated near the namesake Dale Creek community. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous creeks including Pump Cr, Grant Cr, and Fish Cr, illustrating the complex hydrology that feeds the larger regional basins.