2020 Map of Fish Creek Desert

About this map

Fish Creek Desert characterizes this high-elevation landscape within the Umpqua National Forest of Douglas County. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the heights of Rhododendron Ridge and Mud Lake Mtn to the sharp drop-off known as The Jumpoff. Water management and natural features are central to the area, evidenced by the Fish Cr Reservoir, the Fish Cr Canal, and the notable Watson Falls on Watson Cr near the Clearwater River. Local infrastructure includes the Toketee State Airport, which serves this remote timber and recreational region. Pockets of habitation or specific named locales like Black Rock and Happy Valley appear alongside expansive natural features such as Whitehorse Meadows and Quartz Canyon, reflecting a landscape primarily shaped by forestry, aviation, and water resources.