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2014 Map of Paulina

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Paulina serves as the central hub for this high-desert ranching landscape, situated where Beaver Creek and Alkali Cr converge. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and buttes, including Henry Rim to the south and Big Rattlesnake Butte to the north, which rise above the Paulina Valley. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by numerous named catchments such as Geodetic Reservoir, Mills Reservoir, and Roundtree Lake.

Northward, the land ascends into the Ochoco National Forest, where the topography becomes increasingly complex with features like Moccasin Ridge and Minifie Ridge. The road network, including the SE Paulina-Suplee Hwy and Or-380, follows the natural contours of the creek beds, connecting isolated landmarks like Coggins Flat and Claypool Ridge to the main settlement. This layout reflects the enduring reliance on narrow valley floors for transportation and agriculture in a region dominated by volcanic uplands.