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1992 Map of Dutchman Creek

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Dutchman Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Och Oco Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in central Oregon, where the boundary between Jefferson and Crook counties cuts through the rugged terrain. This area of the Och Oco National Forest is defined by a complex network of springs and drainages, such as Ochillee Spring and Dutchman Creek, which provide vital water sources in an otherwise arid environment. The map reveals the intricate topographic character of the region, from the steep elevations of Cat Mountain to the broad, level stretches of Boxcar Flats and Highland Flat.

Resource extraction and land management are visible through numerous designated pits and a system of private roads that navigate the timbered slopes. Notable landmarks like McKay Saddle and Poison Hollow reflect the traditional naming conventions of early settlers and foresters. Researchers can trace the headwaters of Trout Creek and Foley Creek as they weave between basaltic ridges, illustrating the natural water-management patterns of the late twentieth century.