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2023 Map of Keys Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Keys Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ochoco National Forest defines this high-desert landscape in Crook County, dominated by an extensive network of drainages and small-scale water management features. The area is characterized by numerous seasonal and perennial flows, including the namesake Keys Creek, Stupid Creek, and Lame Dog Creek. Water storage is a prominent theme of the topography, with an array of catchments such as Gary Reservoir, Amber Reservoir, and Indian Creek Reservoir 6 dotting the drainages. These smaller reservoirs and springs like Donnelly Spring and Butler Spring indicate a landscape managed for livestock or fire suppression within the national forest boundaries.

Distinctive geological depressions known as the Keys Troughs and Shown Troughs are found among the draws, while the southern portion of the map is shaped by the winding course of the Crooked River. This 2023 survey illustrates the remote, resource-focused character of the region, where named landmarks often reflect the practical needs of ranching and forestry through the mapping of every minor spring and hollow.