2020 Map of Rio Canyon

About this map

Rio Canyon and the surrounding drainages of Jackson County are defined by a complex network of seasonal creeks and high-elevation water storage facilities. This 2020 survey illustrates a landscape primarily shaped by irrigation and ranching needs, evidenced by several small-scale water projects such as Nygren Reservoir, Pierce Reservoir, and Bradshaw Reservoir Number Two. Significant topographical landmarks such as Chimney Rock, Taowhywee Point, and the peak known simply as Baldy rise above the deep cuts of Burnt Canyon and Rheinhardt Gulch. The transportation network is a mix of forest access routes like the Ashland-Climax Rd and E Antelope Rd, alongside more residential developments including Wren Ridge Dr and Rainbow Ln near the northern boundary.