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1992 Map of Peterson Point

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Peterson Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Peterson Point rises as a prominent landmark within the Ochogo National Forest, an area defined by complex water systems and high-elevation springs. The landscape is marked by the distinct geologic presence of Broadway Lava and Lava fields, which influence the drainage patterns of Badger Creek and Happy Camp Creek. Resource management for livestock and wildlife is evident through numerous named water sources and small-scale impoundments such as Packsaddle Reservoir, Lowery Reservoir, and Jones Troughs.

The boundary between Wheeler Co and Crook Co traverses this high country, which includes Black Mtn and a dense network of forest springs. Family-named landmarks like Dick Nicholas Spring, Monroe Spring, and Dowell Spring suggest a history of localized land use and surveying. The terrain is navigated by 4WD tracks that connect isolated points like Antelope Spring and Lonesome Spring, illustrating the logistical challenges of this interior Oregon territory during the late 20th century.