2023 Map of Mud Spring

About this map

Ochoco National Forest lands dominate the northern landscape of this Crook County region, where the high desert terrain transitions into a complex system of rims and tables. The southern portion of the map is defined by prominent basalt features such as Dahlgren Rim and Cordella Rim, which overlook the winding course of Beaver Creek and its many seasonal tributaries. A quiet history of ranching and early settlement is evident at the Beaver Creek Cem, situated near Lister Rd. Water remains the central character of this arid environment, marked by isolated points like Mud Spring and Juniper Basin Spring, and man-made catchments like Marshy Reservoir. Cattle roads and forest routes, including SE Durgan Ranch Rd and Rager Rd, provide the primary network through this high-elevation plateau.