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2014 Map of Painted Hills

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Painted Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument dominates the southeastern portion of this terrain, showcasing the geological formations of the Painted Hills. This landscape is defined by the erosion of volcanic ash layers, where landforms like Rainbow Hill, Carroll Rim, and Brown Grotto reveal the deep history of the region. The John Day River winds through the northern sections, joined by tributaries such as Bridge Cr and Bear Cr, which have carved numerous canyons including Lockwood Canyon and Shaw Canyon.

Human activity is primarily represented by a network of rural routes like Burnt Ranch Rd and Priest Hole, alongside water management features such as the Painted Hills Reservoir. The placement of Pats Cabin Canyon and Byrds Point suggests early ranching or settlement influence in these high-desert drainage basins, while Stovepipe Spring marks a critical water source in the arid environment near the northeastern boundary.