2017 Map of Rock Creek

About this map

The North Powder Valley serves as a stark transition between the high peaks of the Elkhorn Mountains and the irrigated agricultural lands of Baker County. Water management defines the landscape here, with an intricate network of historical irrigation features like the Hutchinson Ditch, Blume Zilkey Ditch, and Williams Ditch drawing from the Rock Creek and its tributaries. The map documents the edge of the Whitman National Forest, where the terrain rises sharply toward Antelope Peak and Bulger Hill. Local landmarks such as the Muddy Creek Airport and the geothermal activity at Fisher Hot Springs reflect the varied uses of the valley floor. High-altitude clearings like Fannie Meadows and Locken Meadow provide geographical markers for those tracing historical land use or timber boundaries in the upper elevations.