2014 Map of Obenchain Mountain

About this map

Obenchain Mountain serves as a prominent landmark in this section of Jackson County, overlooking a landscape where water management and ranching have long shaped the terrain. Significant infrastructure, including the Eagle Point Irrigation Canal and the Medford Aqueduct, winds through the foothills, indicating the complex engineering required to support the region's agriculture. The presence of Mucky Flat Airport and the Mucky Flat settlement provides a look into the localized aviation and ranching history of the area during the early 21st century. Named summits like Joe Dyer Butte, Geppert Butte, and Cedar Buttes dot the horizon, while drainage systems such as Crowfoot Cr and Big Butte Creek define the natural watersheds. This survey preserves the placement of private ranch roads like Dayspring DR and the extensive BLM road network, which provide access to the timber and grazing lands that dominate the surrounding peaks.