2020 Map of Petes Mountain

About this map

The North Fork Malheur River carves through the high desert of Malheur County, defining the eastern half of this terrain. High points like McClellan Mtn and Petes Mtn overlook a complex network of drainages, including Whitley Canyon and Kingsbury Gulch. The landscape is shaped by the search for water in an arid environment, evidenced by the distribution of numerous watering points such as Moonshine Spring, Jack Spring, and Scab Spring. Irrigation and ranching infrastructure are prominent, most notably the Juntura Investment Company Canal and catchments like County Line Reservoir and Juniper Tree Reservoir. Early transportation routes like the Agency Mountain Rd and the Juntura Cutoff Rd follow the natural contours of the land, providing access across the Sagebrush Flat and around prominent landmarks like China Rock.