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2020 Map of Picture Gorge West

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Picture Gorge West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument anchors the eastern edge of this landscape, where the John Day River carves through the central Oregon high desert. This 2020 map documents a transition between the Wheeler and Grant county lines, defined by high ridges and deep drainages. Significant landmarks like Sheep Rock and Goose Rock rise above the river valley, providing distinct geological markers for the area.

Evidence of historical land use appears in the naming of topographical features such as Artman Basin, Butler Basin, and Cal Smith Spring, suggesting the area's grazing and settlement history. The network of canyons includes Jerrys Draw and Waterspout Gulch, which feed toward the river. Transportation is represented by the Dick Creek Rd and the River Trail, while the Goose Rock Bridge serves as a critical crossing point over the water.