2023 Map of Big Canyon

About this map

The Strawberry Mountain Wilderness defines the northern reaches of this landscape, where the Strawberry Range transitions into the high-elevation drainages of Grant County. This region is characterized by a dense network of mountain water sources, including Canyon Creek Meadow and dozens of named springs such as Chamber Spring and Seagull Spring. To the west, the Aldrich Mountains rise above the deep cut of Big Canyon, while the southern portion of the sheet opens into Bear Valley. Human presence is marked primarily by high-altitude meadows like Powell Meadow and the transit route of the Natl Forest Develop Road 16 Rd, which winds through the Malheur National Forest. The map captures a high-desert mountain environment where seasonal grazing and wilderness preservation meet at features like Wendling Glade and the Big Bend of the terrain.