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2017 Map of Fish Creek Reservoir

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Fish Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fish Cr Reservoir serves as a central hub for the drainage networks of Blaine County, where several mountain streams converge at the edge of volcanic highlands. The landscape is defined by its deep drainage systems, including Brassfield Canyon, Stinson Canyon, and Bown Canyon, which guide water into the reservoir from the surrounding heights. These natural features are accessed by a network of unimproved roads like Fish Creek Rd and W Fork Fish Creek Rd, which follow the serpentine paths of the valley floors.

In the southeast, the terrain shifts significantly as it borders the volcanic expanses of Craters of the Moon National Monument. This transition from the riparian environment of Fish Cr and Huff Cr to the lava-sculpted margins of the monument highlights a diverse geologic interface. Strategic landmarks such as Pine Mtn and Stinson Hill provide orientation across this complex topography, while isolated water sources like Timber Butte Spring suggest the importance of specific points of interest for livestock or backcountry travel.