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2023 Map of Spray

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Spray
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Spray sits at a strategic bend in the John Day River, serving as a focal point for this section of Wheeler County. The town is surrounded by a complex system of drainage and terrain, including the steep-sided Town Gulch and the nearby Spray Cem. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, with prominent landmarks such as Sentinel Peak and Harper Mtn rising above the river valley.

Transportation through this high-desert environment is guided by the river and winding routes like Parish Cr Rd and Old Parrish Creek Rd. The map detail traces the intricate network of canyons and hollows, from Branson Canyon in the north to Balm Hollow and Laurel Hollow in the south. These features reveal a territory where the natural topography has historically dictated the placement of settlements and roads along the winding John Day River.