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2023 Map of Rosebush

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Rutledge serves as the central focal point of this Sherman County landscape, situated amid a complex network of canyons and drainages. The area is defined by its seasonal and perennial water sources, including the namesake Rosebush Creek, Draw Creek, and Finnegan Creek which flows toward the southwest corner. Local land management and ranching history are evident in the naming of features such as Borstel Pond and the network of primitive roads like Von Borstel Rd and Smith Todd Rd.

The terrain is deeply incised by several prominent canyons, most notably Rosebush Canyon and Little Ferry Canyon in the north, while Hayes Canyon and Barnet Canyon mark the southeastern reaches. Reliable water remains a critical component of this high-desert environment, documented through several named springs such as Middle Spring, South Spring, and Hill Spring. These features, combined with the grid of township and range boundaries, reflect the enduring patterns of rural settlement and resource use in this part of Oregon.