2017 Map of Nichols Reservoir

About this map

Craters of the Moon National Monument defines the southern landscape of this 2017 survey, where volcanic topography meets the agricultural water systems of Butte County. The map details a complex network of man-made irrigation and natural drainages essential to the high desert environment, including the Moore Canal and Blaine Canal. Central to the area's hydrology is Nichols Reservoir, which sits at the convergence of several seasonal waterways like Timbered Dome Cr. This cartographic record illustrates the delicate balance of land use at the edge of the lava fields, where water management from sources like Timberick Spring and Champagne Cr supports the surrounding terrain. It provides a technical view of the boundary lines between township and range sections that organize this part of the Snake River Plain.