2017 Map of Alsup Mountain

About this map

The Malheur National Forest dominates this section of the Oregon high country, where the boundary between Grant and Harney counties crosses a landscape of timbered ridges and volcanic peaks. Notable elevations like Alsup Mountain and Donovan Mtn rise above a series of high-altitude meadows and flats, including Sunflower Flat and Sawtooth Meadows. Water management is central to this environment, evidenced by numerous small catchments such as Rickman Reservoir, Browns Reservoir, and Crystal Reservoir. The S Fork John Day River and its many tributaries, including Corral Cr and Bear Cr, drain the terrain, which is primarily navigated via a network of forest development roads like the Burns-Izee Rd and the Izee-Officer Ranch Rd. The presence of many named springs, such as Chris Borg Spring and Devils Garden Spring, highlights the importance of reliable water sources in this dry mountain region.