2012 Map of Warm Springs Dam

About this map

Lake Sonoma dominates this part of Sonoma County, its intricate shoreline reflecting the flooded valleys of Dry Cr and Rockpile Cr. The 2012 survey illustrates the area following the completion of the Warm Springs Dam, which transformed the local geography. Before the reservoir, the region was defined by its mineral springs and steep ridges, traces of which remain in names like Skaggs Springs and Willow Spring. High points such as Bummer Peak and Eagle Rock offer a sense of the verticality that persists around the water. The map records a transition from the historic springs economy to contemporary water management and recreation. To the south, deep drainages like Redwood Canyon and Wildcat Canyon converge near Reese Gap, showing the complex watershed that feeds into E Austin Cr.