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1979 Map of Moon Reservoir

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Moon Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Moon Reservoir and its associated Moon Dam anchor this high-desert water system in Harney County, documented during the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by the broad Silver Creek Valley, where Silver Creek flows through a series of natural and man-made basins. Notable water features such as Dusenberry Lake, Carvie Reservoir, and Antelope Reservoir indicate a highly managed hydraulic environment essential for local land use.

The topography is punctuated by volcanic and erosional features including the Battleground Buttes and the distinct western edge of Coyote Rim. More unusual landmarks like Hole in the Ground and Trap Hole suggest the unique geological character of this region. Isolated water sources such as Wild Horse Lake and Rock Lake sit near the northern boundary, while movement through the terrain is marked by the Big Stick Road and various jeep trails, reflecting the utilitarian infrastructure of this remote part of Silver Lake country.