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2017 Map of Castle Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Castle Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, where the topography rises toward Butch Foster Saddle and the drainages of Grub Cr and Castle Cr. The central portion of the map is defined by the east-west course of the John Day River, which is flanked by significant landforms like Big Gulch and Hall Hill. This area shows a transition from the higher forest elevations to the river valley, where water sources like Hardy Spring and Jones Spring were vital for local operations.

Southern terrain includes the prominent Red Hill and several deeply cut drainages such as Bear Gulch and Gwyn Cr. The presence of several named springs, including Dead Horse Spring and Johnson Springs, suggests the importance of reliable water in this part of Grant County. A network of rural routes, including Indian Creek Rd and Pine Creek-Berry Ranch Rd, connects the scattered water points and landmarks across the diverse elevation changes.