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2011 Map of Rabbit Valley

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rabbit Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rabbit Valley serves as a central drainage basin in this high-desert Crook County landscape, characterized by an extensive network of water management infrastructure. The region is defined by a series of named reservoirs and dams, including Merwin Reservoir Number 2, Merwin Dam Number 3, and Watson Dam, which capture seasonal flows from Watson Creek and Clover Creek. These features illustrate the vital role of water storage for ranching operations like the Isadore Ranch in an arid environment.

Elevated terrain features such as Pine Mountain, Isadore Butte, and Sabre Ridge overlook the valley floor, while the North Fork Crooked River cuts through the northwestern corner. The distribution of smaller water sources like Pine Spring and Lightning Spring alongside numerous holding ponds such as Jumbuck Reservoir and Sheep Reservoir reveals a landscape meticulously developed for livestock grazing and resource management in the early 21st century.