2020 Map of Shop Gulch

About this map

The John Day River carves through the central portion of this landscape, serving as a primary drainage for numerous seasonal and year-round creeks within the Malheur National Forest. This section of Grant County is defined by its deep drainages and volcanic peaks, featuring prominent landmarks like Coyote Butte and Horseshoe Butte. The map reveals an intricate network of narrow gulches and canyons, including the namesake Shop Gulch and Spring Gulch, which feed into the river valley. To the south, Chrome Ridge marks a higher elevation transition. Settlement patterns are sparse, represented primarily by isolated ranch roads and forest routes such as Fields Creek Rd and Belshaw Creek Rd. Water management for local use is evident through the presence of the Eddington Ditch and named water sources like Lick Spring, highlighting the essential role of water rights in this arid high-desert environment.