1978 Map of John Day

Transport and land use patterns are characterized by a transition from the river-fed settlements of the north to the high basins of the south. High-altitude meadows like Logan Valley, Bear Valley, and Silvies Valley dominate the central terrain, while the presence of a Logging Railroad and multiple guard stations, including Lake Creek Guard Station and Crane Prairie Guard Station, highlight the active management of the surrounding mountain ranges. From the heights of the Strawberry Mountains to the eastern slopes of the Blue Mountains, this sheet details the vital intersections of industry and wilderness.