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2023 Map of Indian Cove

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Indian Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The John Day River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of north-central Oregon, forming the natural boundary between Sherman and Gilliam counties. This 2023 survey highlights the protected status of the John Day Wild and Scenic River, showing its dramatic oxbows and the steep canyon walls that separate the high plateaus from the water's edge. The landscape is defined by dozens of named canyons, including Lucy Payne Canyon, Little Ferry Canyon, and Shellrock Canyon, which drain into the river system from the surrounding high ground.

Local landmarks often bear the names of early landholders or topographical features, such as Lon Eakin Flat, Peddicord Point, and Minton Cove. The reliance on water in this arid environment is evident from the concentration of named water sources like Marlin Spring, Dipping Vat Spring, and Penny Spring. Rutledge Rd provides one of the few improved access points through the complex terrain of Rutledge Canyon, connecting the remote uplands to the river valley.