2014 Map of Peterson Point

About this map

The Ochcho Mountains define the high-elevation landscape of this portion of the Ochoco National Forest, where the topography is heavily shaped by volcanic activity. Distinctive geological formations like the Broadway Lava and Peterson Lava flows mark the center of the sheet, while the elevation peaks at Peterson Point and Black Mtn. This 2014 survey reveals an environment where water is a precious and widely dispersed resource, evidenced by dozens of named springs such as Lava Spring, Broadway Spring, and Antelope Spring. The drainage network, including Peterson Creek and Dry Porter Creek, carves through the forest, supporting a network of forest development roads that provide access to this high-country terrain. The boundary between Wheeler and Crook counties bisects the quadrangle, illustrating how these high ridges serve as political and natural dividers in Central Oregon.