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2011 Map of Chimney Springs

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chimney Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The John Day River carves a deep path through this section of Wasco County, defining a landscape of high plateaus and complex drainage systems. At the center of the sheet, Juniper Flat serves as a prominent landmark between the river and the dissecting canyons to the east. The map records several named water sources vital to the area's geography, including Chimney Springs and East Frickey Spring, which drain into the many canyons like Knox Canyon and Harvey Canyon.

Human activity is concentrated along the sparse road network, with Buckhorn Rd leading to Buckhorn Ranch in the northeast. The southern portion of the map is marked by Bills Pass, while the western edge is dominated by the dramatic elevation changes of Horse Mountain and Chimney Springs Canyon. This survey illustrates the relationship between reliable water sources and the naming of the rugged terrain, from Big Gulch to Pete Enyart Canyon.