2024 Map of Miller Springs

About this map

Miller Springs and Johnson Springs define the water resources of this Valley County landscape, where natural springs and a complex system of man-made catchments supported regional land use. The topography is marked by a series of dramatic coulees, including Short Coulee, Eagles Nest Coulee, and Blacktail Coulee, which carve through the plains. The prevalence of named water storage sites, such as Mary Black Reservoir, Bird Reservoir, and Abey Reservoir, illustrates a highly managed approach to water in an arid environment. Transportation across this rural expanse is anchored by Rock Creek Rd and Sleaker Rd, connecting the scattered springs to the surrounding Landre Hills. This map offers a clear look at the intersection of natural drainage and human engineering, from the flow of Rock Creek to the engineered Waste Reservoir.