2020 Map of Jump-off Joe Mountain

About this map

Malheur National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Grant and Harney counties. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and ridgelines, including Jump-off Joe Mtn, Wolf Mtn, and Round Mtn, which serve as the headwaters for numerous alpine drainages. The area is characterized by a high density of named water sources, such as Three Cabin Spring, Bonde Spring, and Davidson Spring, which sustain the high-country ecology. In the lower basins, Wolf Creek Meadow and Bridge Cr Meadow offer flat, grassy openings amidst the timbered slopes. The hydrology is complex, with the Middle Fork Wolf Cr and Antelope Cr carving deep paths through the forest, while the southern reaches are drained by Beaverdam Cr and Poison Cr. This network of springs and meadows suggests a landscape historically significant for seasonal grazing and water management within the federal forest system.