1971 Map of Dry Creek Reservoir

About this map

The high desert landscape of Duck Valley Indian Reservation and the Humboldt National Forest converge in this 1971 topographic study. At the center of the drainage network sits the Dry Creek Reservoir, fed by Dry Creek and Indian Creek. The map documents early water management infrastructure in this arid region, most notably the Homer Ditch which cuts through the southern terrain. Evidence of localized activity is found at the Paisewa Goei settlement and the Petan locale. The eastern boundary is defined by the elevation of the Bull Run Mountains, where natural features like Porcupine Pass and several named water sources such as Granger Spring and Barrel Spring provided critical resources for ranching or travel. Numerous jeep trails crisscross the area, connecting these remote points with landmarks like Crows Nest and White Gate.