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2011 Map of Monument

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Monument
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Monument sits at the confluence of several vital watercourses, serving as a remote hub in Grant County. The North Fork John Day River snakes through the center of the landscape, joined by tributaries such as Pine Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Deer Creek. The town infrastructure is anchored by the Monument Post Office and the Monument State Airport, while local water management is evidenced by the Thomas Cavender Reservoir and Flowers Dam.

The surrounding terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the river valley to prominent peaks like Monument Mountain and Franklin Mountain. Curiously named features like Hell Fire Flat and Jack of Clubs suggest a colorful local history or nomenclature tied to early land use. This survey captures the area’s ranching and river-oriented character, where roads like the Kimberly Long Creek Hwy and Monument to Courtrick Rd provide the primary links through the deep canyons and high points.