1964 Map of Drews Reservoir

About this map

Drews Reservoir dominates this high-desert landscape in Lake County, where the impounded waters of Drews Creek and Chandler Creek gather within the eastern reaches of the Fremont National Forest. Grounded in field work from the early 1960s with updates from 1980, the sheet reveals a terrain defined by water management and ranching. The Hay Creek Ranch sits along the northern shore, situated where the open expanse of Drews Valley meets the rising slopes of Willow Creek Hills. Numerous water sources like Kerman Spring, Salt Spring, and Dip Spring are mapped across the topography, indicating the vital importance of reliable water for livestock and forest management in this arid environment. The presence of Dent Creek Road and various Jeep Trails provides evidence of the forest's utility for both local commerce and back-country access during the mid-to-late 20th century.