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1992 Map of Mt. Pisgah

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Mt. Pisgah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Ochocco National Forest dominates this landscape along the border of Wheeler and Crook counties, characterized by a complex network of springs and creek drainages. The northern portion is defined by the Bridge Creek Wilderness, where terrain rises toward prominent elevations like North Point and Mt Pisgah Lookout. This high country serves as a vital watershed, feeding numerous named water sources such as Maxwell Spring, Pisgah Spring, and Milk Spring.

To the south, the terrain transitions into the Big Summit Prairie, where water management becomes more evident through several small impoundments. The presence of Maxwell Reservoir, Yellowjacket Reservoir, and Ross Reservoir suggests a landscape managed for cattle or conservation. Human footprints are sparse but specific, including the remote Badger Cabin, the site at Scotts, and a noted Pit, reflecting the high-altitude ranching and forestry history of this interior Oregon region.