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2017 Map of Krumbo Reservoir

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Krumbo Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Donner und Blitzen River flows through the Blitzen Valley in this corner of Harney County, illustrating a landscape defined by water management and high-desert terrain. Irrigation infrastructure is central to the area's geography, with the Krumbo Canal, Warm Springs Canal, and Eastside Canal diverting water across the flats. These man-made channels support numerous basins, including Krumbo Reservoir, Baca Lake, and the smaller Del Witzel Reservoir.

Away from the valley floor, the terrain rises toward landmarks like Krumbo Butte and the depressions of the Dust Bowl and Dutch Oven. Ranching history is hinted at through the network of local routes like Hammond Ranch Rd and Hog Wallow Seeding Rd. This 2017 survey provides a clear look at the intersection of natural watercourses like Dry Krumbo Cr and the engineered reservoirs that sustain this arid region.