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2014 Map of Flowers Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Middle Fork John Day River winds through the northern reaches of this Grant County landscape, defining a corridor of activity in an otherwise high-elevation wilderness. The Pendleton-John Day Hwy serves as the primary artery, connecting the scattered canyons and peaks of the Malheur National Forest. In the southern portion of the map, Miranda's Skyranch Airport stands as a notable landmark near Troutman Gulch and Swickey Canyon, indicating the necessity of aviation in this isolated terrain.

Prominent geographical features such as Ritter Butte and Sugar Loaf Mtn rise above the drainage systems of Granite Cr and Pine Cr. The map preserves the names of numerous local drainages and access points, including Flowers Gulch, Plant Canyon, and the high pass at Low Gap. These labels reflect the naming conventions of early settlers and foresters who managed the timber and water resources of the Blue Mountains region.