2011 Map of Aldrich Mountain North

About this map

John Day River flows through this portion of Grant County, serving as a central artery for the surrounding high-altitude terrain. The topography is defined by the significant rise toward Aldrich Mountain and Little Aldrich Mountain in the south, while the northern landscape is carved by numerous drainages like Scotty Creek and Stockdale Creek. A cluster of small upland water bodies including Pinchot Lake, Roosevelt Lake, and Stewart Lake sit high in the drainage basins, illustrating the complex hydrology of this mountainous region. Local history and early land use are signaled by features such as Stewarts Crossing and Schoolhouse Gulch, which point to a time of more dispersed rural activity. The presence of irrigation infrastructure like the Stewart Ditch alongside natural features like Chilkoot Pass and Chicken Springs provides a detailed look at how water management and topography shaped travel and settlement in these highlands during the early twenty-first century.