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2020 Map of Beaverdam Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Beaverdam Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Whitman National Forest dominates the high ground of Baker County, where a network of seasonal water sources and rugged drainages define the landscape. The Burnt River flows through the southern section near the settlement of Hereford, where human engineering is visible in the Hereford Ditch and Cook Ditch. These irrigation features, along with Cleary Ditch to the northeast, signify the area's historical reliance on water management for ranching or agriculture in a high-elevation environment.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Asa Fleetwood Family Cem tucked near Wood Gulch, a small but significant site for family history. The terrain is marked by prominent landmarks such as Beaverdam Buttes and Sunflower Flat, while the abundance of named springs—from Jack McCord Spring to Alkali Spring—illustrates the vital nature of water for both wildlife and travelers in this section of Oregon.