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2014 Map of Schott Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Schott Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Thirtymile Cr carves a winding path through this corner of Gilliam County, anchoring a landscape defined by deep drainages and volcanic rises. The topography is a complex network of branching coulees, including the central Schott Canyon and the evocatively named Coffin Canyon and Sniption Canyon. High points like Coyote Butte and Zero Butte provide orientation across the high plateau, while named ridges such as Shoestring Ridge and Stebins Ridge separate the various watersheds.

Evidence of early land use and local navigation is preserved in family-named landmarks and routes. Cason Canyon, Armstrong Canyon, and Wehrli Canyon reflect the surnames of established ranching families in the region. Transportation is facilitated by a few key arteries, most notably Or-206 in the north and gravel connectors like Armstrong Rd and Wehrli Canyon Loop, which provide access to the remote draws and juniper-dotted slopes.