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2017 Map of Committee Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high-desert terrain of the Ochoco National Forest in central Oregon is defined by a complex network of canyons and water management features. The North Fork Crooked River and its namesake Crooked River wind through the landscape, fed by tributaries like Committee Creek and Swamp Cr. This area is marked by numerous small, named reservoirs including Lutsey Reservoir, Old Faithful Reservoir, and the Partnership Reservoir, reflecting the historical importance of water storage in this arid environment.

Prominent topographic landmarks such as Lutsey Point, Funeral Ridge, and Cabin Butte rise above the drainage systems. The network of forest roads, including Williams Prairie Rd and Teaters Rd, provides access to remote springs like Telephone Springs and Lone Pine Spring. The map reveals a land utilized for its natural resources, where the name-rich topography like Brackets Canyon and Oscar Canyon tells the story of early ranching or land-use history.