2017 Map of Miller Flat

About this map

The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument occupies the southwestern corner of this high-desert terrain, where drainage systems like McCarty Cr and Branson Cr carve through the landscape towards Devils Gulch. The central and eastern portions of the map are defined by the prominent Miller Flat and the rising slopes of Rudio Mtn, illustrating a region dominated by water management and natural springs. Multiple man-made catchments, including Waller Reservoir Number One and Waller Reservoir Number Three, suggest a landscape adapted for livestock or irrigation. This network of water sources, from Junction Springs to Burnt Corral Springs, highlights the critical importance of reliable water points in the arid environment of Grant County. Access to these areas is limited to a sparse network of mountain roads such as Holmes Creek Rd and Willow Creek Rd.