2017 Map of Keys Creek

About this map

Ochoco National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Crook County, where a complex network of forest roads and water management features supports the region's ranching and forestry interests. The map documents an intricate system of drainages and seasonal water sources, including the North Fork Crooked River and its various tributaries such as Lame Dog Cr and Buck Hollow Cr. The density of named water features like Cary Reservoir, Bentonite Reservoir, and Twin Springs reflects the critical importance of water rights and storage in this arid portion of central Oregon. Cultural markers are primarily industrial and infrastructural, with an extensive timber-management road network featuring routes like Natl Forest Develop Road 450 Rd and Paulina Valley Rd. Genealogists and local historians can trace family and place names through features like Donnelly Cr and Arvid Nelson Rd, which provide evidence of the area's land-use history.