2017 Map of Fossil North

About this map

The town of Fossil and the settlement of Mayville anchor this corner of North Central Oregon, where the landscape is defined by deep canyons and prominent volcanic landmarks. The boundary between Gilliam Co and Wheeler Co cuts across the northern half of the sheet, dividing a high plateau punctuated by Beecher Flat and Black Butte. For genealogists and local historians, the Masonic Cemetery at the southern edge and the Mayville Cemetery to the north provide critical points of interest for family research. Water management in this arid climate is visible at the Hoover Creek Reservoir, while the rugged natural topography is mapped through named features like Dead Horse Canyon, Patill Canyon, and Cave Hollow. The road network, including Hoover Creek Road and Butte Creek Road, follows the natural drainage patterns of North Fork Butte Creek.