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2017 Map of Rock Creek Reservoir

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rock Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mount Hood National Forest defines this landscape in Wasco County, where the transition from high timber to plateau is managed through a complex network of water diversion and mountain roads. The presence of the Barlow Rd serves as a reminder of the historical migration routes that crossed this terrain, while modern water management is evidenced by the Lost-Boulder Ditch and Threemile-Ditch.

Surface water is concentrated in several impoundments, most notably the Rock Creek Reservoir and Smarts Reservoir on the eastern edge of the forest. Named points such as Bus Point and Boulder Point offer clear landmarks across the deep drainages of White River and Gate Cr. The map also identifies local natural features like Immigrant Spring and the open expanse of Smock Prairie, providing a detailed view of the interaction between the forest's natural topography and the region's agricultural water needs.