1998 Map of Mc Kay Hollow

About this map

Neponset Reservoir anchors the northern reaches of this high-elevation landscape in Rich County, where water management is central to the land's utility. The drainage system is dominated by the seasonal paths of Saleratus Creek and Crane Creek, punctuated by a series of impoundments including Saleratus Reservoir No 1, No 2, and No 3. This network of reservoirs and a prominent Pipeline suggest a landscape heavily engineered for livestock or irrigation in an otherwise arid environment. Along the western edge, the Cache National Forest boundary introduces a transition from open grazing land to the more complex topography of Five Canyon and Spring Canyon. Significant landmarks such as Table Mountain and McKay Ridge provide natural orientation points amidst a web of 4WD trails that navigate named drainages like Negro Dan Hollow and Alkali Hollow.