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2017 Map of Masiker Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Masiker Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The John Day River carves through this high-desert landscape in central Oregon, defining the topographic character of the region. The map highlights a series of prominent peaks and ridges, including the namesake Masiker Mountain and the curiously named Hoogie Doogie Mtn. This area is marked by a complex system of drainage and relief, where deep incisions like Masiker Canyon and Rollin Canyon carry seasonal runoff toward the river.

Remote and sparsely populated, the land is etched with historical nomenclature reflecting early settler life and ranching heritage. Landmarks such as Starvation Ridge and Sourdough Ridge suggest the difficult conditions faced by early residents, while Donnelly Basin and Butler Mtn preserve the names of local families. Movement through this terrain is largely confined to routes like Alder Creek Rd, which follows the natural contours of the drainage system through t8s r23e and surrounding townships.