1998 Map of Izee

About this map

The South Fork John Day River winds through this high-elevation terrain in Grant County, anchoring a landscape defined by sharp ridges and significant vertical relief. At the eastern edge, the small settlement of Izee stands near Schoolhouse Gulch, providing a rare point of habitation in a region dominated by the Malheur National Forest. This late-1990s survey details the remnant footprints of local industry and infrastructure, including the Bush Mill (Site) and a Quarry located north of Dons Butte. Distinctive geologic and descriptive landmarks like Hole-in-the Ground and the narrow passage of Moonshine Alley reflect the character of the central Oregon backcountry. The map also records the location of a local Cem, an essential point of reference for family historians tracing early ranching or timber-related residents of the area.