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2020 Map of Mud Lake Reservoir

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mud Lake Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Mud Lake Reservoir and its surrounding high-desert basins define this Lake County landscape, where water management is the primary imprint on the terrain. The map reveals a complex network of catchment features such as Blow Mud Reservoir, Jack Reservoir, and Rick Reservoir, interspersed with natural depressions like Famine Lake and Moon Lake. These features reflect the vital importance of seasonal water storage in this arid region, supporting local ranching and land use across the wide expanses of Fairy Flat.

To the east, the topography rises toward Greaser Ridge and the prominent Little Juniper Mtn, creating a dramatic transition from the flats. Land management is further evidenced by the various Bureau of Land Management routes, including BLM RD 6162-0-b0, which provide access to remote points like Heads Waterhole and Badger Hole. This 2020 survey documents a landscape of essential springs, such as Berry Spring, and the strategic placement of reservoirs across the high sagebrush plains.