2023 Map of Derr Meadows

About this map

Ochoco National Forest spans much of this territory where Wheeler and Crook counties meet in Central Oregon. The landscape is defined by high-elevation meadows and an intricate network of springs that feed the headwaters of numerous creeks, including Double Corral Creek and Cabbage Creek. Historical remnants of early settlement are visible at the Watson Cem and Camp Watson Point, providing a link to the pioneering families who once inhabited these high ridges. The map illustrates a remote, high-country environment where narrow drainage systems like Pine Hollow and Whisky Creek cut through the terrain. Seasonal camps and grazing lands are anchored by named clearings such as Derr Meadows, Dicer Meadow, and Toggle Meadows. These features suggest a long history of land use centered on timber and seasonal livestock grazing, accessed by routes like the Barnhouse Trl and Nat For Dev Rd 12.