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2020 Map of Day Basin

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Day Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Ochoco National Forest dominates this landscape, where the high elevations of Ochoco Mountain meet the northern drainages of Wheeler County. The map details a complex network of seasonal water sources and named springs essential to this high-desert environment, including Home Sweet Home Spring, Breathing Spring, and China Camp Spring. These water points, along with the secluded Big Bedground, suggest a history of seasonal grazing and movement through the backcountry.

Remote settlements and topographic depressions like Day Basin and Cottonwood Basin define the area's geography, while the northern edge touches the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. High-altitude meadows such as McClanahan Meadow provide distinct clearings among the forested slopes. Transport is limited to narrow corridors like Antone Rd and Day Basin Rd, reflecting the isolated nature of this region during the early 21st century.