2011 Map of Obenchain Mountain

About this map

Obenchain Mountain and the surrounding high ground of Jackson County dominate this landscape, where the Butte Falls Hwy serves as a primary artery through the southern foothills. The presence of Derby School near the intersection of Derby Rd and Neil Creek indicates the localized centers of community life in this part of Oregon. Much of the terrain is defined by its water management and diverse topography, from the Indian Lake Reservoir in the northwest to the engineered path of the Eagle Point Irrigation Canal cutting across the central hills. Distinctive local landmarks like Joe Dyer Butte, Bear Gulch, and Sugar Pine Flat provide a clear view of the named terrain features that have long guided residents. The network of drainage, including Crowfoot Creek and McNeil Creek, highlights the complex watershed that shapes the region's agricultural and forest land use patterns.