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2014 Map of Mud Spring

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mud Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Ochoco National Forest spans this high-desert territory, characterized by its sharp rimrock and isolated buttes. The landscape is defined by drainage systems such as Beaver Creek and Wolf Creek, which cut through a series of dramatic landforms including Dahlgren Rim, Cordella Rim, and Salem Ridge. A single point of genealogical interest, the Beaver Creek Cem, sits near the center of the sheet, suggesting a long-standing human presence in this grazing and timber country.

Remote roads like SE Puett Rd and SE Lister Rd trace the contours of the terrain, connecting livestock reservoirs and seasonal water sources. The map reveals an environment where water management is critical, evidenced by Marshy Reservoir, Palmer Reservoir, and numerous named springs like Mud Spring and Juniper Basin Spring. These features, along with names like Dutchman Flat and Sheepshooter Ridge, reflect the ranching heritage of the Oregon interior.