2014 Map of Lawrence Creek

About this map

Iron Mtn and the surrounding high country of Baker County define this landscape of specialized water management and drainage. The terrain is marked by a network of gulches and creeks, including Olsen Gulch and Lawrence Creek, which reveal the importance of water access in this arid region. Man-made infrastructure is prominent, from the Taylor Ditch and Welch Reservoir to several remote catchments like Bedsprings Flat Reservoir and Taylor Reservoir. These features, along with named springs such as Oxman Spring and Devils Spring, suggest a history of livestock grazing or early mining ventures. The map also records localized water sources like Schuck Waterhole and S Guzzler Waterhole, providing specific coordinates for researchers interested in the historical land use and hydrologic development of this portion of eastern Oregon.