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2014 Map of Johnson Saddle

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Johnson Saddle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Malhuer National Forest terrain dominates this 2014 survey of central Oregon, where the high-altitude landscape is defined by the critical drainage network of Beech Cr and its many tributaries. The area is a vital watershed for the region, featuring numerous named water sources such as Cottonwood Spring, Raddue Spring, and Shrier Spring. The geography is centered around the prominent Johnson Saddle and the notable Beech Creek Summit, which mark significant points along the regional topography.

Transportation through this high-country environment is facilitated by the Pendelton-John Day Hwy (also marked as Us-395), which cuts across the landscape from northwest to southeast. This corridor, along with secondary routes like E Beech Creek Rd and various forest development roads, illustrates the modern intersection of public land management and regional transit. To the southwest, the distinctive Tamarack Swamp and Laycock Cr provide contrast to the surrounding ridges and peaks, showing the diverse hydrologic character of the Blue Mountains province.