2011 Map of Five Hundred Flat

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Five Hundred Flat and the surrounding timberlands of Grant County are defined by a complex network of forest service roads and high-elevation drainages. This high-plateau landscape is marked by functional outposts like Elkhorn Cow Camp and Cheatem Holler Camp, alongside seasonal grazing areas such as Wymer Meadow and Smith Meadows. The geography is shaped by the headwaters of numerous streams, including Myrtle Creek and Crooked Creek, which carve through the terrain beneath Gilbert Ridge. Historical occupancy is hinted at by features like Last Cabin Spring and Mud Spring, suggesting a reliance on scattered water sources for both livestock and forestry operations. The presence of The Potholes and Grasshopper Flat further illustrates the varied topography of this section of the Ochoco National Forest, where the intersection of water and access roads has long dictated land use.