2011 Map of Keys Creek

About this map

The North Fork Crooked River and its myriad tributaries, including Keys Creek, Deep Creek, and Porter Creek, define this area of Crook County in the early 21st century. The landscape is characterized by an extensive system of small-scale water management, evidenced by numerous named pools such as Bentonite Reservoir, Amber Reservoir, Marble Reservoir, and Tansy Reservoir. This network reflects the specialized land use requirements of this arid high-elevation region. Human presence is concentrated around specific service points and recreational areas, notably the Cold Spring Guard Station Landing Field and the Twin Springs Campground. The mapping reveals a transition from forested uplands to the dramatic river topography at Upper Falls, while the names Buck Point Rd and Arvid Nelson Rd preserve references to local families and geographic landmarks within the surrounding national forest lands.