2023 Map of Peterson Point

About this map

Ochoco National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape where the Wheeler and Crook county line traverses the Ochoco Mountains. This map focuses on a complex volcanic and hydrologic terrain, punctuated by significant geological formations such as Broadway Lava, Peterson Lava, and Jones Lava. The area is a dense network of high-country water sources, with numerous springs like Antelope Spring, Ernie Spring, and Fritts Spring feeding the headwaters of Indian Creek and Peterson Creek. The topography rises toward distinct summits including Peterson Point and Black Mtn. The lack of named settlements reflects the protected forest status, while the abundance of named springs and small drainages like Happy Camp Creek and Keeton Creek provides essential data for those studying the environmental and geological history of central Oregon's mountain ranges.