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2014 Map of Castle Creek

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Castle Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The John Day River flows through this rugged portion of eastern Oregon, carving a path through the southern reaches of the Malhuer National Forest. The landscape is defined by a complex network of drainages and high points, including Red Hill and the distinctive Hall Hill overlooking the river valley. Numerous water sources such as Hardy Spring, Cottonwood Spring, and Johnson Springs are scattered throughout the terrain, suggesting a history of land use centered on reliable water access in an otherwise arid environment.

Transportation through this territory is anchored by the John Day Hwy, which follows the river's contour, and a system of forest and ranch roads like Baldy Mountain Rd and Berry Ranch Ln. The intersection of drainage systems like Castle Creek and Indian Creek with named landmarks such as Butch Foster Saddle and Coyote Gulch provides a detailed view of the local topography as it remained in the early 21st century.