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2011 Map of Moon Reservoir

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Moon Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Silver Creek flows through the heart of this Harney County landscape, feeding a network of man-made and natural catchments including Moon Reservoir and the Silver Creek Valley. The terrain is defined by dry lake beds and isolated water sources that are critical for life in the high desert, such as Homestead Hole, Trap Hole, and the smaller Collins Lake.

Upland features like the Battleground Buttes and Coyote Rim overlook a complex hydraulic system where seasonal water is managed through sites like Antelope Reservoir and Carvix Reservoir. This 2011 survey by the U. S. Geological Survey documents the distribution of these basins, from the northern Rock Lake and Wildhorse Lake down to the southern Silver Lake and Horseshoe Reservoir, reflecting the historical and modern reliance on water management in this arid region.