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2011 Map of Courthouse Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Courthouse Rock stands as a prominent landmark in this 2011 survey of Grant County, Oregon, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of seasonal and perennial drainages. The topography is anchored by distinct peaks and basins, including China Peak and Barber Pole Butte to the north, and the expansive Petre Meadows further south. Ranching footprints are evident at the L S Ranch, positioned near the confluence of Cottonwood Creek and Davis Gulch.

Transportation through this high-desert terrain is facilitated by primitive routes like the Monument-Court Rock Rd and Gilmore Cr Rd, which trace the natural contours of the land. The drainage patterns of Straight Creek, Merrill Creek, and Johnson Creek illustrate the complex watershed system feeding into the John Day basin. This map serves as a precise record of the land use and natural features of the Blue Mountain region in the early 21st century.