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2011 Map of Bath Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The John Day River carves through the eastern portion of this high desert landscape, serving as a primary drainage for a network of deeply incised canyons and hollows. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations such as North Pole Ridge and the Sugarloaf, which overlook a complex system of seasonal watercourses. Vital water sources for local ranching and wildlife are noted throughout the area, including Scott Spring, Rattlesnake Spring, and Heany Spring.

Logistics in this part of Wasco County are defined by remote paths like Wilcox Ln and the crossing at Butte Creek Pass. The map details numerous named drainages such as Bath Canyon, McGilvery Canyon, and Little Pine Hollow, which originate from the Little Pine Hollow Ridge. These features illustrate the erosion-carved topography that dictates movement and land use in this section of the Oregon interior.