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2011 Map of Jennies Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Jennies Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

John Day R cuts through the southwest and northwest corners of this high-desert landscape in Wasco County, defining a region of dramatic verticality and drainage. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent summits, including Sheep Mountain, Coyote Mountain, and Amine Peak, which rise above expansive high plains like Juniper Flat and Breo Flat. These flats are deeply incised by a complex network of drainage systems such as Sluice Canyon, Rhodes Canyon, and Juniper Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff toward the river.

Water sources are scarce across this arid stretch of Oregon, appearing as isolated points like Nicholson Spring and Sand Spring near the base of Sand Spring Butte. Notable geological landmarks like Coffin Rock and Jennies Peak provide orientation for those navigating the plateau. The land use pattern suggested by the lack of dense settlements highlights the transition from river-bottom access to the high volcanic ridges of Cactus Ridge and Black Top.