2011 Map of Lewis Creek

About this map

The South Fork John Day River winds through this central Oregon landscape, defining a rugged drainage system filled with family ranching operations. Numerous historic holdings are documented across the terrain, including Rickman Ranch near the Rickman Reservoir and the Wallace Ranch with its associated Wallace Ranch Airstrip. The geography is shaped by prominent heights like Buck Mountain and Sand Mountain, while smaller features such as Blackhorse Butte and Badley Gulch mark the local topography. This 2011 survey illustrates how modern infrastructure, such as County Hwy 63, follows the natural contours of the river valley, connecting remote outposts like the Officer Ranch and Bush Ranch to the broader region of Grant County. Essential water sources, including Sulphur Spring and Officer Spring, remain vital landmarks in this high-desert ranching country.