2011 Map of Mount Misery

About this map

The John Day River winds through this Wheeler County landscape, carving a deep path past geological formations like Cathedral Rock and Devils Gulch. The terrain is defined by a complex drainage system where McGinnis Creek, Deep Creek, and Branson Creek feed into the main river channel. This area reflects a quiet, ranch-oriented land use pattern, anchored by the Longview Ranch Airport situated on a bend in the river. Higher elevations are marked by landmarks such as Mount Misery in the northwest and Bull Canyon further south. Numerous seasonal and perennial water sources, including the curiously named Hide and Seek Creek and Black Snag Springs, suggest the importance of water management in this arid stretch of central Oregon.