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1967 Map of Krumbo Reservoir

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Krumbo Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge dominates this high-desert landscape in Harney County, illustrating a complex system of water management and conservation in the late 1960s. The map reveals the intricate network of hydrologic features used to sustain the wetlands, including the Krumbo Reservoir with its recorded spillway elevation, Baca Lake, and several smaller impoundments like Kern Reservoir and Knox Pond.

Evidence of human activity and resource extraction is scattered throughout the Blitzen Valley, from the Witzel Ranch and its nearby Landing Strip to numerous Borrow Pits and Prospects. The terrain is marked by distinctive formations such as Krumbo Butte and Moon Hill, while the evocative naming of the Dust Bowl area reflects the arid character of the region. A series of roads, including the Center Patrol Road and Eastside Road, provide access across the refuge, connecting vital water sources like Webb Spring and Krumbo Springs.