2012 Map of Jewel Springs

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Glendo Reservoir dominates the western half of this landscape, its intricate shoreline extending into numerous coves and inlets. The reservoir's waters are fed and drained by a complex network of seasonal drainages, including Cottonwood Creek and Boxelder Creek. To the east, the terrain rises toward the heights of Rattlesnake Ridge, where Sentinel Rock stands as a prominent landmark. This 2012 survey illustrates the remote character of Converse County, where small-scale water management is evidenced by Muddy Reservoir Number 1 and the namesake Jewel Springs. A network of local roads such as Highline Rd and Patten Creek Rd provides access through the rugged canyons, including Morris Canyon, serving as a record of rural land use and the transition from the high plains to the reservoir's edge.