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2014 Map of Esau Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Esau Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The John Day River carves a deep path through the high plateau of the Oregon interior, defining the border between Sherman and Gilliam counties. This landscape is characterized by sharp elevation changes along the river's path, marked by steep descents like Ruggles Grade and Taylor Grade. The Cottonwood Bridge provides a vital crossing near Cottonwood Canyon, where the Cottonwood J S Burres Park Boat Ramp serves as a key access point for river travelers.

Away from the water, the plateau is scored by numerous drainages, including Esau Canyon, Devils Canyon, and the prominent Buck Hollow. To the south, the terrain rises toward Devils Butte, near which the Devils Butte Rd and Sixmile Canyon are located. This area remains largely open and rural, with the Ajax Airport representing one of the few named infrastructure points on the southern reach of the survey.