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1999 Map of Donaldson Creek

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Donaldson Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this landscape in Grant County, where the transition from high-desert valley to forested uplands is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages and springs. The map documents the intricate terrain of the southern Ochoco Mountains region at the end of the 20th century, centered on the headwaters of Donaldson Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The presence of the Pismire Camp (Site) and a Gravel Pit indicates the historical land use patterns of resource extraction and seasonal habitation that have long characterized this part of Oregon.

A network of 4WD trails provides the primary access through the drainage divides between Fox Valley and the rugged interior canyons. Water sources are critical landmarks in this environment, with numerous named points such as Hinton Spring, Willow Spring, and Sagebrush Spring serving as essential reference points for land management and local history. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is marked by the distinct north-south corridor of Slip Up Creek and its neighboring valley.