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2017 Map of Keyes Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Keyes Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high ridges of the Ochoco Mountains define this section of Wheeler County, where the high-elevation terrain is marked by prominent peaks and named rock formations. Central to the area is Keyes Mountain, surrounded by lower features like Penny Butte and Marshall Butte. The topography is deeply dissected by numerous watercourses, including Mountain Cr, Johnson Cr, and Keyes Cr, which drain the steep slopes toward the valleys below. Historically significant crossings are documented at Keys Creek Summit, where the primary route, Highway 26, traverses the landscape.

Water sources such as Maxwell Spring and Looney Spring indicate the importance of localized hydrology in this arid upland environment. The presence of named clearings like Bearway Meadow and the difficult terrain of Monroe Roughs reflects a landscape primarily shaped by natural landforms rather than dense settlement. Rural infrastructure is represented by established corridors like Waterman Rd and Badger Creek Rd, which provide access to these remote elevations and landmarks such as Lewis Rock.