2011 Map of Horse Ridge

About this map

Horse Ridge dominates this central Oregon landscape, a prominent geological feature that shapes the local drainage and transit patterns. The map shows the winding course of the Dry River to the east, cutting through the high desert terrain near Horse Ridge Summit. This arid environment is characterized by distinct topographical depressions and basins such as Golden Basin and the open expanse of Stookey Flat. Transportation in this part of Deschutes County is defined by major arteries like the Horse Ridge Frontage Rd and local access ways such as Ford Rd and China Hat Rd. These routes provide access to the volcanic features of the Badlands in the north and the broad reaches of the Millican Valley to the southeast, illustrating how the natural topography dictates the movement of people and livestock across the sagebrush-covered plains.