1990 Map of Big Mowich Mountain

About this map

Och Oco National Forest and Malheur National Forest meet along a county boundary in this high-elevation landscape. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south drainages, including Beaver Creek and Freeman Creek, separated by prominent elevations like Big Mowich Mtn and Little Mowich Mtn. Human presence is largely tied to agricultural outposts and forest management, evidenced by several family-named locations such as Harris Ranch, J M Ranch, and Allison Ranch. The importance of water management in this environment is underscored by the dense network of named springs, ranging from the uniquely named Stinking Spring to the functional Upper Crowfoot Spring and Button Flat Spring. The Allison Guard Sta serves as a central landmark for administrative oversight in the southern portion of the sheet, while topographical features like Dobson Ridge and Silver Howard Valley provide a clear view of the natural corridors used for movement through the timbered hills.