2017 Map of Service Creek

About this map

Service Creek serves as the focal point of this Wheeler County landscape, situated where the tributary meets the larger John Day River. The river canyon is the defining geographic feature, marked by the turbulent Shoofly Rapids and flanked by numerous named drainages such as James Canyon, Blowfly Canyon, and Shoofly Canyon. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent peaks and high flats, including Heidtmann Mtn, Keys Mtn, and the descriptive Shell Rock Mtn. To the north and west, the map details agricultural and grazing areas like Dutch Flat and Indian Flat. Numerous ridges, including Muleshoe Ridge and Rosenbaum Ridge, descend toward the river valley, while small water sources like Ox Head Spring and Two Pipes Springs indicate the vital importance of water in this semi-arid region. This documentation provides a clear view of the land as it was managed in the early 21st century.