2011 Map of Dry Prairie

About this map

Dry Prairie and its surrounding high-desert landscape in Klamath County are defined by a complex network of cattle ranches and seasonal water sources. The 2011 survey reveals an environment where survival and industry center on named catchments like O'Connor Reservoir, Willow Flat Reservoir, and Dry Prairie Number One Pond. Settled activity is concentrated at the Wilson Ranch and Vinson Ranch, connected by forest routes and the prominent Keno Springs Rd. The terrain transitions from the open stretches of Yellow Jacket Flat and Mineral Prairie to the distinct verticality of Gerber Rim and James Butte. This cartographic record is particularly useful for identifying the specific locations of remote water features such as Nuthatch Springs and Mineral Spring, which historically supported livestock and wildlife in the arid Hungry Hollow region.