2014 Map of Fly Creek

About this map

The Metolius River carves a deep path through central Oregon, defining the dramatic topography of the Metolius Canyon. This high-desert landscape is a meeting point of federal lands, where the eastern boundary of the Deschutes National Forest joins the Crooked River National Grassland. The map documents a complex network of forest and ranch roads, such as Montgomery Rd and SW Prairie Farm Rd, which navigate the plateaus between deep drainages. Water management is central to the area's character, evidenced by the Box Canyon Reservoir and the reaching northern arms of Lake Billy Chinook. Geologic landmarks like Balanced Rocks and the Fly Creek Canyon illustrate the erosive power of the local waterways, while the 3 Rivers Recreation Area Airport and surrounding small airfield lanes indicate the modern recreational and residential footprint in this section of Jefferson County.