2011 Map of Lake Creek

About this map

Lake Creek serves as the central hub of this Jackson County drainage system, where the waters of the North Fork Little Butte Creek and South Fork Little Butte Creek converge. The landscape is defined by its water management infrastructure, featuring several established reservoirs including Star Lake Reservoir, Wade Reservoir, and Gardener Reservoir, each supported by its respective namesake dam. This network of creeks and canals, such as the Hanley South Canal, illustrates the essential relationship between the local geography and the irrigation needs of the Lake Creek Flats. To the east and south, the terrain rises toward significant high points like Heppsie Mountain, Esmond Mountain, and the prominent Slinger Rock, while numerous gulches and canyons like Peck Gulch and Wasson Canyon carve through the foothills, indicating a complex watershed that dictates the placement of early routes like Gardner Rd and the Lake Creek Loop.