2011 Map of Strawberry Butte

About this map

Strawberry Reservoir and South Arm Reservoir anchor this high-elevation landscape within the U.S. Forest Service lands of Lake County. This 2011 survey reveals a remote ranching and water management network, where the Albertson Dam controls the Albertson Reservoir near the historic Albertson Ranch. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks including Strawberry Butte, Brushy Mountain, and Harp Mountain, with numerous water sources like Melix Spring and Adams Spring scattered throughout the valleys. A complex of seasonal drainages such as Strawberry Creek and the North Fork Willow Creek flow across the terrain, illustrating the critical importance of water rights and mountain grazing in the high desert interior. Local place names like Strawberry Flat and The Pothole suggest a landscape used primarily for livestock and watershed management during this era.