2014 Map of Committee Creek

About this map

Ochoco National Forest dominates this high-desert landscape in central Oregon, where a complex network of seasonal water sources and canyons defines the topography. The North Fork Crooked River and its tributaries, including Committee Creek and Swamp Creek, carve through the high country between Funeral Ridge and Long Ridge. This 2014 survey documents a land managed for water retention and livestock, characterized by numerous small-scale water projects such as Lutsey Reservoir, Mudhole Reservoir, and the evocatively named Hole-in-the-Ground Reservoir. Historically significant springs, such as Telephone Springs and Committee Spring, dot the terrain, while landmarks like Battle Point and Oscar Canyon provide orientation across the remote acreage. The map also traces the winding path of Rough Canyon Road and SE Teaters, providing a record of access through these rugged canyons and prairies.