2011 Map of Krumbo Reservoir

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Donner und Blitzen River winds along the western edge of this High Desert landscape, where water management defines the human footprint. The quadrangle is characterized by an extensive network of irrigation and storage features, including the Krumbo Canal, Warm Springs Canal, and the Eastside Canal. These systems support local operations like Witzel Ranch and Hilbert Ranch, while natural and man-made basins such as Baca Lake and Krumbo Reservoir serve as critical water sources in a region marked by names like the Dust Bowl and Dutch Oven. Further south, smaller catchments like Larkspur Reservoir and Lower Road Reservoir dot the drainage of Webb Spring Creek, illustrating the detailed hydrological planning required for ranching in this part of Harney County.