2011 Map of Kimbell Creek

About this map

The Grouse Creek Mountains dominate the eastern and northwestern horizons of this drainage basin, where high-desert watercourses define the layout of the land. In the northern reaches, Cotton Thomas Basin serves as a collection point for various seasonal flows, including Basin Creek and First Creek. A network of unpaved corridors, most notably Grouse Creek Rd and Cotton Thomas Rd, follows the natural contours of the valley floors. The convergence of numerous named streams, such as Little Pole Creek and Cotton Creek, into the broader Grouse Creek Valley illustrates a landscape where ranching and resource management are dictated by the sparse, precious hydrology of the region. Local family names or early settler identifiers are preserved in landmarks like Joe Dahar Creek and Ed Richie Creek, providing essential geographic markers for researchers of this high-basin territory.