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2020 Map of Post

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The high desert landscape of central Oregon converges at Post, a settlement situated near the geographical center of the state. This 2020 survey illustrates a region defined by its hydrology and upland relief, where the Crooked River snakes across the southern portion of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Newsome Cr and Pine Stub Cr. North of the river, the terrain ascends into the volcanic and sedimentary heights of the Ochoco National Forest, characterized by prominent landmarks like Pollard Butte and Joe Butte.

Transportation through this ranching and forest country relies on a network of established routes, including Horse Heaven Rd and the descriptive Shotgun Rd. Water management is evident at the Shoun Reservoir, which captures runoff in an otherwise arid environment. Local history and geography are further preserved in the names of natural features like Pringle Gulch, Kelly Gap, and Lava Point Spring, each indicating the early human interactions with the varied topography and scarce water sources of the region.