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2020 Map of Keys Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Keys Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Ochoco National Forest defines this high-desert landscape in Crook County, where the Fork Crooked River carves a winding path through the plateau. This 2020 survey illustrates a complex system of water management critical to the region's ranching and forestry history, featuring numerous named reservoirs such as Amber Reservoir, Jade Reservoir, and Tansy Reservoir. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological depressions like Keys Troughs and Shown Troughs, suggesting the natural catchments that influenced local land use.

Transportation through this portion of the forest relies on a network of backroads, including Indian Spring Road and Forest Boundary Rd. These routes connect dispersed water sources like Donnelly Spring and Market Spring, which have likely served as vital landmarks for decades. The map provides a contemporary view of these established features, preserving the nomenclature of the drainage systems from Rooney Cr to Stupid Cr.