2011 Map of Schott Canyon

About this map

Thirtymile Creek carves a winding path through this corner of Gilliam County, anchoring a landscape defined by dramatic topographical relief and isolated high points. Notable elevations like Zero Butte and Coyote Butte rise above a complex network of drainages, including the aptly named Schott Canyon and Yellow Dog Canyon. The map reveals a land structured by its hydrology and livestock history, where Porcupine Ridge and Stebins Ridge separate various draws and hollows. Human presence is marked primarily by rugged corridors such as Richmond Rd and Armstrong Canyon Rd, which follow the natural contours of the terrain. The presence of features like Crazy Fork and Sniption Canyon suggests a region of localized geographic identities, where every drainage and ridge-line has been cataloged to aid navigation in a sparsely populated ranching or wilderness environment.