2017 Map of Kelsay Butte

About this map

North Fork John Day River carves a deep valley through the high-elevation terrain of the Umatilla National Forest, marking a landscape defined by significant drainage systems and ridgelines. The river is flanked by several prominent peaks, including Winom Butte to the north and Kelsay Butte to the south. This area, spanning the boundary of Umatilla and Grant Counties, is characterized by a network of forest development roads and primitive trails, such as the River Trail and the North Fork John Day Trail, which follow the natural contours of the land. High-mountain meadows like Kelsay Meadows and Lost Horse Meadow break the timbered slopes, while remote water sources such as Kelsay Spring and Handy Spring indicate the essential hydrology of this timbered backcountry. The numerous named creeks, including Bismarck Cr and Bruin Cr, reveal the complex watershed feeding the John Day system.