1990 Map of Spray

About this map

Spray sits at a strategic bend of the John Day River in Wheeler County, Oregon, where the canyon floor widens just enough to support a riverfront community. This 1990 survey captures the town's orientation along the water, flanked by significant landmarks like Sentinel Peak and the high elevations of Harper Mountain. The surrounding landscape is defined by a dense network of drainages, including Kahler Creek and Parrish Creek, which carve deep through the volcanic terrain. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is visible at the Gravel Pit and along the winding routes of Highway 19 and Highway 207. The topographic detail highlights the transition from the river basin to the prominent Sourdough Ridge, providing a clear look at the land use and natural boundaries of this isolated river valley in the late twentieth century.