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2020 Map of Mount Misery

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mount Misery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The John Day River carves a deep path through this section of eastern Oregon, where the landscape is defined by the geological significance of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation shifts, rising from the riverbanks to the summit of Mt Misery and descending into the depths of Devils Gulch and Bull Canyon. Settlement is sparse in this arid region, with the Longview Ranch Airport serving as a remote aviation outpost near the river's bend.

Water sources are vital markers in this environment, including the curiously named Hide and Seek Cr and Black Snag Springs. Prominent landmarks like Cathedral Rock and Artman Basin provide navigational anchors for those exploring the canyonlands. The map details a complex drainage network where McGinnis Cr, Deep Cr, and Harry Cr feed toward the main river channel, illustrating the erosive forces that have shaped this high-desert territory.