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1987 Map of Rowe Creek

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Rowe Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Liberty Bottom sits along the southern edge of this Wheeler County landscape, where the John Day River carves through the high desert terrain. The area is defined by a dense network of canyons and high-elevation landmarks, ranging from the prominent Table Mountain to the sharp profiles of Sugarloaf Mtn and Jennies Peak. Water sources are critical points of interest in this arid environment, evidenced by named features like Mathieson Spring, Homestead Spring, and the Rowe Creek Reservoir.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is scattered throughout the drainages, including Old Mill Can in the north and a secluded Landing Strip near Kentucky Ridge. The map details a rugged topography of named draws like Mortimore Canyon and Griffin Canyon, illustrating the isolated character of the Central Oregon backcountry during the late 20th century. For those tracing local history, these labels mark the specific locations of early ranching and water rights infrastructure in a remote corner of the state.