2010 Map of Thorn Creek Reservoir

About this map

Thorn Creek Reservoir and its associated Thorn Creek Dam serve as the primary focus of this high-desert water management landscape. This 2010 survey reveals an intricate network of small reservoirs and springs designed to capture and hold water across the arid terrain. Features such as Divide Reservoir, Snake Reservoir, and Crows Nest Reservoir are scattered throughout the quadrangle, illustrating the importance of livestock and agricultural water storage in the region. The map identifies specific locales like Pole Corral and Twin Oaks, which suggest the historic and ongoing grazing utility of the land. Waterways like Portuguese Creek and Preacher Creek provide a framework for the drainage patterns that feed into the larger reservoirs, while named terrain features like Crows Nest rise above the basin floor.