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2017 Map of Stephenson Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Stephenson Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ochoco National Forest dominates the high-altitude landscape of central Oregon, where the borders of Jefferson, Wheeler, and Crook counties converge. This 2017 survey details the complex network of drainage basins and ridges that define the Ochoco Mountains, anchored by Stephenson Mountain and the prominent Tracy Mtn. The topography is marked by several seasonal and permanent water sources essential to the region, including Jackalope Spring, Bear Spring, and Dodds Spring.

Transit through this remote terrain relies on a system of forest development roads and historical routes like Old Burma Rd and Rail Creek Rd. Significant geographic waypoints such as Red Rock Pass and Ochoco Pass facilitate movement across the divides, while Stephenson Lake provides a notable landmark amidst the ridges and gulches. The map illustrates the 21st-century management of these public lands, emphasizing the natural hydrography of Cougar Creek and Scotty Creek.