2020 Map of Mud Spring

About this map

The Ochoco National Forest defines the northern reaches of this Crook County landscape, where the terrain transitions from high ridges to prominent volcanic buttes. To the south, the topography is marked by significant rimrock features like Cordella Rim and Dahlgren Rim, which overlook the complex drainage systems of Beaver Creek and the S Fork Beaver Cr. The map reveals a land structured by historical ranching and water management, evidenced by the central placement of the Beaver Creek Cem and isolated water sources such as Mud Spring and the Marshy Reservoir. This area's geography is characterized by named family landmarks and distinct geological formations, including Mud Spring Butte, Elkins Butte, and Rattlesnake Butte, illustrating a pattern of settlement tied to the available water in an otherwise arid environment.