2011 Map of Horseshoe Bend

About this map

The John Day River carves a dramatic oxbow at Horseshoe Bend, defining the northern landscape of this Sherman County territory. The terrain is a complex network of drainage systems, including Telephone Canyon and Burned Out Canyon, which fall away from high points like Wolf Mountain and the McInnes Norton Ridge. This 2011 survey captures the area's modern ranching and agricultural character, specifically noted by the George Wilson Ranch Airstrip and a handful of rural arteries such as Dobie Point Rd and McInnis Rd. Numerous water sources are documented across the arid breaks, including Stakely Spring, McInnes Spring, and Hatley Springs. The naming conventions of the various canyons, such as Eakin Canyon and Guyton Canyon, preserve the names of local families who established themselves in this section of the Oregon high country.