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1992 Map of Mule Deer Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Maury Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape within the Ochoco National Forest, where resource extraction and water management define the terrain. In the northern reaches, the presence of the Maury Mtn Mines and various prospects suggests a history of mineral exploration concentrated near Newsome Creek. The topographical detail reveals a complex network of seasonal drainage and vital water sources, such as Mule Deer Spring and Knox Spring, which were essential for both wildlife and livestock in this arid environment.

Water infrastructure is prominent in the southern and eastern sectors, anchored by the Antelope Reservoir and Pine Creek Reservoir. These man-made features, along with numerous stock ponds scattered across Mule Deer Ridge, reflect the ranching heritage of Crook County. The transition from the steep slopes of Drake Butte to the drainages of Antelope Creek illustrates a landscape managed for both timber and grazing during the late twentieth century.