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2017 Map of Mount Misery

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mount Misery and the surrounding high country of Wheeler County dominate this landscape, where deep canyons and ridges fall away toward the John Day River. The southeastern corner of the map features a significant portion of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, including the striking formation at Cathedral Rock and the drainage of Devils Gulch. This area is characterized by its complex topography and isolated ranching infrastructure, such as the Longview Ranch Airport located near the riverbank.

Transport and water access are vital to this arid terrain, with Hwy 19 following the river corridor and Holmes Creek Rd providing access to the higher elevations. Numerous seasonal and perennial drainages like McGinnis Cr, Branson Cr, and Harry Cr carve through the basins, while remote landmarks like Artman Basin and Bull Canyon highlight the geographic isolation of the region during the early twenty-first century.