2011 Map of Jump-off Joe Mountain

About this map

Jump-off Joe Mountain and Wolf Mountain define the high terrain of this remote corner of Harney County, where a network of forest roads and springs supported grazing and timber interests in the early 21st century. The landscape is marked by numerous water sources named for local figures or landmarks, such as John S Spring, Davidson Spring, and Bonde Spring. In the southern reaches, Hopper Ranch sits near the headwaters of House Creek, while the Tamarack Spring Camp provides a specific point of reference for seasonal high-country activity. The complex drainage systems of Antelope Creek and Schurtz Creek carve through the mountain slopes, punctuated by high-altitude openings like Bridge Creek Meadow and Wolf Creek Meadow. This survey documents the critical infrastructure of water management and access in the high desert interior prior to 2011.