2014 Map of Death Creek Reservoir

About this map

The Goose Creek Mountains define this high-altitude borderland where Box Elder County meets Nevada. This 2014 survey captures a landscape dominated by complex drainage systems and seasonal water sources, centered on the Death Cr Reservoir. Human activity is marked by sparse ranching infrastructure and remote outposts like Vals Camp, located near the headwaters of Mecham Cr. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation shifts, from the heights of White Rock Mtn down into the Death Valley and the Narrows of Dairy Valley. Local history is preserved in the naming of several isolated water points, including Bull Spring, Toro Spring, and Dinner Springs. Access to these remote reaches is limited to rugged tracks such as Deans Pass Rd and Tanner Ranch Rd, which navigate the steep canyons and creek beds of this high desert region.