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2023 Map of Big Lookout Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Big Lookout Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The settlement of Weatherby sits at the southwestern edge of this landscape, positioned where the Union Pacific Railroad cuts through the steep drainage. This area of Baker County is defined by its complex network of gulches and creeks that descend from the high points of Big Lookout Mtn. The naming conventions throughout the terrain, such as Gold Cliff Gulch, Quartz Gulch, and Raster Gulch, reflect the historical prospecting and resource extraction that shaped this part of Oregon.

Water sources are vital markers in this environment, with locations like Mud Spring, Barnes Spring, and Hawks Nest Spring providing critical points of reference. The map documents the intricate flow of the Swayze Creek system, including its north and middle forks, alongside others like Jordan Creek and Hibbard Creek. These waterways and their associated access routes, such as Jordan Creek Rd and Sisley Creek Rd, illustrate the long-established patterns of transit through the high country.