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2023 Map of Prairie Farm Spring

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Prairie Farm Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Deschutes National Forest encompasses the high country and canyonlands where the Metolius River begins its descent. This landscape is dominated by the steep escarpment of Green Ridge, a significant geological feature that divides the drainage basins and provides a high-elevation path for the Green Ridge Trl. Along the western edge, the Metolius Wild and Scenic River corridor protects a vital watershed fed by numerous tributaries including Candle Creek and Abbot Creek.

Historically, the network of Forest Service roads such as J-180 RD and J-195 RD traces the management of these timberlands and provides access to remote water sources like Alder Spring and Prairie Farm Creek. The complex hydrology is further defined by the branching systems of Six Creek, Meadow Creek, and the multi-forked Street Creek, reflecting a wilderness character shaped by seasonal runoff and subterranean springs.