2020 Map of Clarno

About this map

The John Day Wild and Scenic River carves a path through this high-desert landscape on the border of Wasco and Wheeler Counties. This central Oregon terrain is defined by its remarkable geologic history, most notably within the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Here, visitors and researchers find significant paleontological sites near Clarno, including The Palisades and the Clarno Arch. The map detail reveals several interpretive trails such as the Geo Loop, Arch Trail, and Indian Canyon Loop that navigate the unique rock formations of the Red Hill and Hancock Canyon areas.