2014 Map of Steins Pillar

About this map

Steins Pillar dominates this 2014 survey of central Oregon, a massive volcanic monolith that has long served as a landmark within the Ochoco National Forest. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Ochoco Mountains, where numerous peaks like Wildcat Mtn and Twin Pillars rise above a dense network of drainages. The hydrology of the region is characterized by seasonal and perennial flows including Mill Creek, Fincher Creek, and Hash Rock Creek, many of which are fed by isolated water sources such as King Spring and Born Spring. A modern transportation network of forest service and county routes, including the NE Ochoco Highway and Mill Creek Road, provides access to this remote timber and recreational terrain. The map's detailed topography reveals the complex system of ridges and canyons, such as Squirrel Ridge and Desolation Canyon, that define the geological character of Crook County.