2020 Map of Bath Canyon

About this map

John Day River carves through the eastern edge of this terrain, marking a sharp boundary where Wasco, Sherman, and Gilliam counties meet. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainages and named hollows, including Long Hollow Cr and Pole Cr, which feed into the larger river system. Significant topographical landmarks like Sugarloaf and North Pole Ridge rise above the complex canyon floor, while Butte Creek Pass provides a traditional point of transit through the high ground. Numerous water sources, such as Rattlesnake Spring, Heany Spring, and Duncan Spring, are scattered across the quadrangle, suggesting the vital importance of reliable water in this arid environment. The naming of canyons like Bath Canyon and McGilvery Canyon reflects a history of local land use and family-named geography in the high desert back-country.