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2020 Map of Tapper Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Tapper Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The boundary between Blaine and Lincoln counties cuts through this high desert terrain, dominated by a sophisticated irrigation network that has transformed the arid landscape. The East Main Canal and West Main Canal anchor a complex system of distribution channels, including Lateral 7-31, Lateral 838A, and Lateral 917, which redirect water across the volcanic plains. This hydraulic infrastructure is punctuated by several water storage features such as Johnson Reservoir, Sonners Reservoir, and the distinctive Unique Reservoir.

Natural landmarks like Johnson Butte rise above the engineered waterways, while the remnants of the natural drainage system are visible in the winding path of Jim Burns Slough. The presence of Sagebrush Spring and small basins like Tapper Lake and Mud Lake provide a counterpoint to the extensive man-made canals. Roads like Forks Division Rd and Cottonwoods Rd follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, providing access to this managed agricultural environment.