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1990 Map of Flowers Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Middle Fork John Day River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, carving a valley between prominent elevations like Ritter Butte and Sugar Loaf Mtn. This area of Grant County is defined by its complex drainage systems, where numerous seasonal and perennial streams such as Granite Creek, Willow Creek, and Pine Creek dissect the high ground. To the south, the terrain rises into the protected boundaries of the Malheur National Forest.

Transportation and resource extraction are visible through features like the Volny Long Creek Airport and an active Quarry located near the center of the sheet. The network of canyons, including Flowers Gulch and Plant Canyon, illustrates the erosional patterns of the Blue Mountains region. These named landmarks and natural gaps like Low Gap highlight the traditional routes used to navigate this corner of eastern Oregon.