2017 Map of Horseshoe Bend

About this map

The John Day River carves a deep path through the high plateau of the Pacific Northwest, creating the dramatic geological feature known as Horseshoe Bend at the border of Gilliam and Sherman counties. This landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where numerous tributaries like Kelsay Canyon, Buckskin Canyon, and Daugherty Canyon feed toward the main river channel. High points such as Wolf Mtn and Adobe Point overlook a terrain punctuated by isolated water sources including Hatley Springs and Warren Spring.