2017 Map of Sprague Lake SW

About this map

The Crab Creek drainage system dominates this section of the Inland Empire, revealing the intricate watercourses of the Crab Cr and S Fork Crab Cr as they move through the scablands. The landscape is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and gravel roads that reflect the agricultural heritage of the high plateau. These routes, such as Harrington-Tokio Rd and Stromberger Rd N, trace the movements of local growers between isolated farmsteads and distant rail sidings. The boundary between Lincoln and Adams Counties runs east-west across the southern portion of the sheet, where names like E Wellsandt Rd and E Arlt Rd preserve the identities of the families who settled this dry-land wheat country. This 2017 survey provides a precise look at the modern land use patterns in a region where water management and topography dictate the placement of every road and boundary.