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2017 Map of Prairie Hill

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Prairie Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ochoco National Forest dominates this high-country landscape, where narrow forest roads and seasonal water sources define the geography of northern Crook County. The northern terrain is centered on the namesake Prairie Hill, a high point surrounded by several small springs including Coin Spring, Little Horse Spring, and Goldie Spring. These vital water points, along with Black-Chunk Canyon and Horse Gulch, highlight the reliance on natural hydrology for ranching and forest management in this arid region.

Industrial and transportation features include the remote Shotgun Ranch Airstrip located near the southern boundary, situated just north of the Crooked River. The map documents a network of access routes such as Little Horse Heaven Rd and Teaters Rd, which connect various reservoirs and stock tanks like Dick Reservoir and Sheep Rock Reservoir. The presence of numerous named springs, such as Section 11 Spring and Brummer Springs, illustrates the traditional importance of these locations for both livestock and early land use.