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2017 Map of Dead Dog Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Buck Hollow and the winding course of Buck Hollow Cr define the central drainage of this landscape along the Sherman and Wasco County border. The terrain is characterized by a series of deep, named incisions into the plateau, including Dead Dog Canyon, Salt Springs Canyon, and Mays Grade Canyon. These geographical features influenced the historical placement of roads and remote landmarks, such as the Buzan Cem located near Bakeoven Rd.

Southern elevations are marked by distinct topographical heights like Sugarloaf, McLeod Ridge, and Johnson Ridge. The presence of several water sources, including Gamber Spring, Denny Spring, and Smith Spring, underscores the critical importance of spring-fed hydrology in this part of eastern Oregon. These features provide a clear picture of the land's natural corridors and the sparse, strategically placed infrastructure of the 21st-century rural West.