2017 Map of Lawrence Creek

About this map

Iron Mtn anchors the southern reaches of this Baker County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of water management features. Ranching and irrigation infrastructure dominates the topography, visible in the placement of Welch Reservoir, Bedsprings Flat Reservoir, and Taylor Reservoir. These essential catchments, along with the Taylor Ditch, speak to the long-standing efforts to direct runoff through this arid environment. The map details numerous family-named and descriptive landmarks that reveal the human history of the land, including Hickerson Gulch, Olsen Gulch, and Cannon Gulch. Natural water sources are equally prominent, with Iron Mountain Spring, Hayward Spring, and Devils Spring providing vital points for livestock and wildlife. Transportation is limited to rugged access routes such as Iron Mtn Rd and Sardine Creek Rd, tracing the drainages of Lawrence Creek and its various forks.