Water is the lifeblood of this green oasis, making human settlement possible in the high-altitude desert.
* **Shyok River**: Known historically in the region as the "River of Death" due to its fierce currents, the fast-flowing Shyok River cuts directly past Turtuk, shaping the valley before eventually merging with the Indus River. * **Glacial Streams**: A network of narrow, hand-dug canals and natural glacial streams crisscrosses the village. These streams power traditional water mills (used for grinding grain) and irrigate the terraced farms.
