2017 Map of Deerhorn Creek

About this map

Gilman Ranch anchors the northwest corner of this drainage basin, overlooking a landscape defined by the deep incisions of the North Fork John Day River and its numerous tributaries. Situated within the Umatilla National Forest, the terrain rises from the river canyon at Bone Canyon to the prominent heights of Sugarbowl Ridge and Deerhorn Ridge. The map details a complex network of forest development roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 140, that provide access to high-plateau features like Buckaroo Flat. This 2017 survey reflects the modern management of this watershed, tracing the paths of Deerhorn Creek and Fivemile Cr through protected timberlands. Smaller landmarks, including Box Spring and the curiously named Stinking Water Pond, offer specific points of interest for those studying the hydrology and local nomenclature of this part of Umatilla County.