2017 Map of Izee

About this map

The settlement of Izee sits along the winding course of the S Fork John Day River, serving as a central point in this ranching and forest landscape. This 2017 study details a region defined by high-elevation landforms, including Morgan Mtn and Mahogany Mtn, which overlook numerous drainages like Elkhorn Cr and Poison Cr. Cultural markers such as the Izee Cem and Schoolhouse Gulch provide important reference points for genealogists and local historians tracking family roots in Grant County. Much of the southern and eastern portions of the map are protected within the Malheur National Forest, where the topography becomes increasingly complex with features like Sheep Creek Butte and the curiously named Hole-in-the-Ground. A network of Forest Development Roads and county routes, including the Izee Hwy, connect these remote ridges and valleys.