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2011 Map of Oxbow

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Oxbow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Oxbow and its distinctive river loop define this borderland geography between Oregon and Idaho. The Snake River winds through the canyon, widening significantly into the Oxbow Reservoir south of the main settlement. Infrastructure for travelers and residents is concentrated near the river bend, featuring the Oxbow Post Office, the Oxbow Airstrip, and the Copperfield Campground situated along Homestead Rd.

Moving away from the river, the landscape rises toward prominent landmarks like Sheep Mountain and Little Sheep Peak. The interior is defined by a network of drainage systems including Salt Creek and Tarantula Creek, which feed into the primary river corridor. To the east, higher-elevation flats and peaks provide a contrast to the river valley, with areas like Barber Flat and the Wildhorse River drainage appearing near the eastern boundary. This layout highlights the reliance on the canyon floor for settlement and transport in this part of Baker County.