2011 Map of Spray

About this map

The John Day River winds through the heart of this Wheeler County terrain, anchoring the settlement of Spray. This river corridor serves as the primary artery for local life, with the Spray Post Office and Spray Cemetery marking the community's established footprint. The landscape is defined by a complex network of drainages and named hollows, including Slick Hollow and Balm Hollow, which feed into larger tributaries like Parrish Creek and Canyon Creek. Elevated landmarks such as Sentinel Peak and Harper Mountain overlook the deep incisions of Branson Canyon and Burton Canyon. To the east, the geography opens into Haystack Valley, illustrating the transition from steep, broken canyon lands to the broader alluvial flats used for habitation and travel near Town Gulch.