1972 Map of Dayville

About this map

Dayville serves as the focal point of this Grant County survey, situated at the junction of the John Day River and its south fork. The map illustrates a rural landscape defined by ranching and resource management, including the Dayville Cem and several water management features like Nash Reservoir and the Battle Creek Mtn Reservoir. The northwestern corner includes the John Day Fossil Beds Nat Mon, specifically the Sheep Rock Unit, while the southern portion transitions into the Ochoco National Forest. This topographic detail captures the transition from the river valley to the timbered high country of Battle Mountain, marked by numerous named springs such as McNulty Basin Spring and Keeton Spring, which were vital for livestock and settlement in this arid environment.