2024 Map of Johnson Saddle

About this map

The high ridges and drainage basins of the Malheur National Forest define this area of eastern Oregon, where the landscape is marked by critical topographic passes and high-altitude water sources. Beech Creek Summit and Johnson Saddle represent key navigation points through the mountainous terrain, serving as natural gateways between the complex networks of local creek systems. These waterways, including Beech Creek, Laycock Creek, and the East Fork Beech Creek, carve through the forest, supported by a variety of named springs such as Cottonwood Spring, Shrier Spring, and Bear Spring. To the southwest, the presence of Tamarack Swamp indicates a rare high-elevation wetland pocket amidst the otherwise steeply contoured timberlands. This map reveals the intricate hydrologic pattern of the region, from the headwaters of Forty Day Creek to the secluded reaches of Murphy Creek.