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1990 Map of Flagtail Mountain

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Flagtail Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this landscape in central Oregon, where the high country is defined by the convergence of numerous drainages and ridge systems. The South Fork John Day River winds through the northwestern corner, fed by a complex network of tributaries including Murderers Creek and Dead Horse Creek. This territory is primarily public timberland, managed via installations like the Deer Creek Guard Station, which serves as a remote outpost for forest operations.

Water sources are vital landmarks in this terrain, evidenced by the frequent labeling of springs such as Softwater Spring, 30-30 Spring, and Elliot Spring. Higher elevations are marked by the prominence of Flagtail Mountain and Horse Mountain, while human activity is reflected in the 3 Creek Trail and scattered Gravel Pits. The map also details clearings and high-elevation grazing areas like Young Meadows, offering a view of the working landscape before the turn of the twenty-first century.