2020 Map of Lawson Mountain

About this map

Lawson Mtn and the Gage Range dominate this high-desert landscape in Wheeler County, where the southern portion of the map is defined by the Ochoco National Forest. The topography is marked by a complex system of flats and buttes, including McNeese Flat and the prominent Black Butte. For local historians, the West Branch Cem serves as a primary genealogical landmark near the headwaters of the W Br Bridge Cr. The presence of Lewis Ditch and numerous named springs like Snowshoe Spring and Heflin Spring highlights the critical importance of water management in this arid region. Ranching and land use patterns are evident in labels such as Ross Flat and Do Little Flat, while geological features like Courthouse Rock stand as distinctive navigational points within the surrounding forest and range lands.