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2011 Map of Aldrich Gulch

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Aldrich Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The South Fork John Day River winds through this central Oregon landscape, serving as a primary corridor for early ranching and transport. Isolated operations like Black Canyon Ranch and Rockpile Ranch are situated near the waterway, connected by the primitive South Fork John Day Rd. The topography is defined by high peaks and named landmarks such as Battle Creek Mountain, Youngs Butte, and Jackass Mountain, interspersed with deep drainages like Aldrich Gulch and Doghouse Gulch.

Water management is prominent across this terrain, marked by several small catchments and springs. Named features like Lost Indian Reservoir, Seven Sixty Reservoir, and Wigwam Reservoir suggest the necessity of water storage for livestock and ranching in this arid environment. Recreational access is anchored by the Pine Tree Campground in the northern portion of the quadrangle, while the junction at Three Forks highlights the meeting of several seasonal watercourses.