1983 Map of Pringle Flat

About this map

The high desert terrain of Crook County is defined here by the extensive Ochoco National Forest boundary and the critical water infrastructure required for ranching in the 1980s. Evidence of localized land use is visible at the Circle F Ranch, supported by a network of engineered water sources including the Pringle Flat Dam and the Pringle Flat Reservoir. Named wells such as Shorty Gay Well and Ramsey Well point to individual histories and the vital importance of groundwater in this arid landscape. The topography transitions from the lower basin of Pringle Flat toward the prominent Juniper Butte. Numerous seasonal drainages like Bear Creek, Soldier Creek, and the West Fork Camp Creek carve through the terrain, while the Klootchman Cr Reservoir serves as a significant landmark in the northern forest reaches.