2024 Map of Piute Reservoir

About this map

Piute Reservoir and the surrounding high desert basins of Lake County are defined by a critical water management network within the arid Guano Valley. This modern survey illustrates the essential role of artificial impoundments like Little Reservoir and Barry Reservoir in supporting the region's wildlife and land use. The landscape is dissected by seasonal watercourses such as Piute Creek and Jack Creek, which feed into these basins. In the southeast corner, the boundary of the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge signifies the transition into protected habitat. Navigation through this remote terrain relies on a system of Bureau of Land Management routes, including Blm Rd 7136-0-00 and Blm Rd 61064, which provide access across the township and range lines of the high plateau.