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2011 Map of Shoestring Ridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Shoestring Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The John Day River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of Sherman County, creating a dramatic landscape of canyons and high plateaus. The river’s course is joined by Thirtymile Creek, which drains a network of side canyons including Richmond Canyon and Armstrong Canyon. This territory is defined by its topographic extremes, with prominent elevations such as Nelson Butte and Table Rock overlooking the drainage basins below.

Evidence of human habitation and navigation is concentrated around water and traversable routes, notably at the Rattray Ranch near the creek junction. Named landmarks like Pete Enyart Canyon, Studer Ridge, and Whistle Point suggest a landscape shaped by long-standing ranching and local geography. Remote access is provided by a few established roads like Richmond Rd and Sniption Canyon Rd, which follow the natural contours of the ridges and canyon floors.