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2013 Map of Morrow Reservoir

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Morrow Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Emigrant Crossing serves as a focal point in this high desert landscape of Elmore County, where historic trail routes and modern ranching roads intersect. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems including Alkali Cr and Little Canyon Cr, which feed into the Blair Trail Reservoir and Morrow Reservoir. These water sources, alongside scattered desert springs like Latty Hot Spring and Rustican Spring, illustrate the vital importance of water management for sustaining livestock and settlement in the region.

Local ranching history is evidenced by the Berry Ranch and a naming convention for the surrounding roads, such as Berry Ranch Rd, Steen Rd, and Montgomery Rd. The geography transitions from the flatlands around The Cottonwoods to the more dissected drainages of King Hill Cr in the southeast, capturing a specialized agricultural landscape defined by its isolated outposts and water-dependent infrastructure.