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1998 Map of Lewis Creek

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Lewis Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The South Fork John Day River cuts through the southwestern corner of this landscape, marking a vital water source in the high country of Grant County. Much of the terrain is defined by the protected lands of the Malheur National Forest, managed here by the Bear Valley Ranger District. Significant elevations include Buck Mountain, Blackhorse Butte, and the high reach of Sand Mountain.

Evidence of local ranching and aviation is found at the Bradley Ranch and the nearby Wallace Landing Strip, which sits near the confluence of Lewis Creek and Wickiser Slough. The map detail reveals a complex network of seasonal drainages and springs, such as Antelope Creek, Cottonwood Draw, and Officer Creek, illustrating how water shaped the movement and settlement patterns of this part of Oregon in the late 1990s.