2017 Map of Dutchman Creek

About this map

The Ochoco National Forest dominates this landscape along the boundary of Jefferson and Crook Counties, where the high-elevation terrain of the Ochoco Mountains transitions between timbered slopes and open flats. The network of forest development roads, including Summit Rd and SE Dutchman Creek Rd, traces the complex drainage patterns of the region. A significant water network is documented here, characterized by numerous named perennial sources such as Curtis Spring, Ochillee Spring, and Dutchman Spring, which were vital for supporting early timber and grazing operations in these uplands. Distinctive topographic features like the volcanic-named Cat Mtn and the broad expanses of Boxcar Flats and Highland Flat illustrate the high-plateau character of Central Oregon. The map also records the headwaters of Dutchman Creek and Little McKay Cr, providing a precise record of the hydrological landscape before contemporary climate shifts influenced these seasonal flows.