2023 Map of Johnson Heights

About this map

Johnson Heights and Steamboat Mtn dominate this Wheeler County landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of drainage basins. The terrain is deeply incised by seasonal and perennial waterways such as Hardscrabble Creek and the curiously named Hide and Seek Creek. This 2023 survey illustrates how topography dictates human access, with Parrish Creek Rd following the lower elevations to connect the northern and southern portions of the quadrangle. To the southwest, the plateau opens into Waterman Flat near the headwaters of Straube Creek and the North Fork Willow Creek. The map provides a contemporary look at the complex ridgelines and hollows, including Indian Hollow and Smith Hollow, which characterize this part of the Oregon interior.