2011 Map of Rowe Creek

About this map

Sutton Ranch anchors a landscape of sharp relief and seasonal water sources in Wheeler County. The canyon-scored terrain is defined by the winding course of Rowe Creek, which feeds into the Rowe Creek Reservoir before eventually reaching the John Day River at Liberty Bottom. Significant elevation markers such as Kotzman Butte, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Thompson Butte punctuate the ridges, while numerous named canyons like Griffin Canyon and Thompson Canyon indicate the complex drainage patterns of the high desert. Local travel is facilitated by Rowe Creek Rd and Dry Hollow Rd, which navigate between prominent landforms like Kentucky Ridge and The Flat. For researchers, the map identifies specific water points essential to life in this arid region, including Mathieson Spring, Homestead Spring, and Rim Rock Springs.