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2017 Map of Peterson Point

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Peterson Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Ochoco National Forest dominates this landscape, where volcanic geology and high-desert water sources define the terrain. Named lava flows like Peterson Lava, Broadway Lava, and Jones Lava mark the high country of the Ochoco Mountains, indicating the volcanic history of central Oregon. The map reveals a complex network of forest development roads, including Peterson Point Rd and Summit Rd, which provide access to high-elevation points like Peterson Point and Black Mtn.

A notable density of named water sources points to the vital importance of springs for livestock and wildlife in this arid region. Clusters of springs such as Dick Nickolas Spring, McCarthy Spring, and the series of Happy Camp Springs are scattered throughout the drainages of Peterson Cr and Keeton Cr. The boundary between Wheeler and Crook counties cuts through the center of this remote forest territory.