2017 Map of Ketchum Reservoir

About this map

Mount Hood National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape on the border of Hood River and Wasco counties. The terrain is a complex of volcanic ridges and deep canyons, including Mill Creek Ridge and Woods Backbone, which channel a network of drainages like Rock Cr and W Fork Mosier Cr. Cultural history is anchored by water management and early forestry, evidenced by the Sky Ranch Reservoir Number Three and the namesake Ketchum Reservoir. The presence of Old Schoolhouse Spring and Schoolman Spring suggests early localized use of reliable water sources in this dry, timbered country. Transportation follows the rugged topography, with Ketchum Rd and Mill Creek Lookout Rd providing access across Sheldon Ridge and Breeds Flat. The map documents a transition between active forest management and conservation, where former logging sites like Baker Canyon sit alongside protected wilderness areas near Fir Mountain.