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2014 Map of Kinzua

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Kinzua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Kinzua stands as the primary namesake of this high-desert landscape in Wheeler County, situated in an area defined by deep canyons and prominent ridges. The terrain transitions from the timbered reaches of the Umatilla National Forest in the northeast and southeast to the complex drainage systems of Thirtymile Cr and Big Service Cr. Notable landmarks such as Kinzua Mtn and the Butte Creek Summit dominate the skyline, while numerous springs like Lost City Spring and Cobb Springs indicate the vital water sources necessary for ranching and settlement in this arid region.

Transportation through the area is anchored by the John Day Hwy, which winds through the southern and western portions of the quadrangle. Local routes such as Rowe Creek Rd and Rancheria L O Rd provide access to the interior, where geographic features like Dead Horse Gap and Powder House Canyon reflect the region's pioneering history and land use. The map provides a clear picture of the land divisions across Township 6 South through Township 8 South, tracing the relationship between the natural topography and the human infrastructure of roads and forest boundaries.