2017 Map of Canyon Mountain

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this section of the Strawberry Range and Aldrich Mountains, where the landscape is defined by steep drainages and isolated springs. The complex hydrology of the high country is evidenced by features like Rattlesnake Spring and Maiden Spring, which feed into the Canyon Cr watershed. A notable administrative boundary includes the Canyon City Municipal Watershed, protecting local water sources near Little Canyon Mtn. Genealogists and local historians can trace the geography of old homesteading and ranching sites through family-named landmarks such as Byram Gulch, Watson Gulch, and Jack Cabin Meadow. These names reflect the early settlement patterns in this part of Grant County, where access to water and grazing land at spots like Horseshoe Bar and Guernsey Pond was vital for mountain life.