2017 Map of Arbuckle Mountain

About this map

Arbuckle Mountain and the surrounding high country of the Umatilla National Forest dominate this landscape in Morrow County. The area is characterized by a network of high-elevation meadows and ridges, often named for early settlers and ranchers, such as Herren Meadow, Butcher Bill Meadow, and Martin Prairie. The geography here is defined by a series of prominent peaks including Black Mtn, Kelly Mtn, and Bald Mtn, which serve as the headwaters for numerous drainages like Willow Cr and Potamus Cr. The 2017 survey reflects the remote, managed nature of the land, showing an intricate system of forest development roads and specialized trails like the Hells Half Acre Trail and the Old Western Route. Local heritage is preserved in place names like Coalmine Hill and Sawmill Canyon, hinting at the historical extraction and timber industries that once utilized these mountain resources.