2024 Map of Stephenson Mountain

About this map

Ochoco National Forest dominates this Central Oregon landscape, where the high elevations of the Ochoco Mountains define the terrain. The map captures a sophisticated network of water and trail systems, including the Mill Creek Wilderness in the southwest corner. Significant peaks like Stephenson Mtn and Tracy Mtn are separated by natural corridors such as Red Rock Pass. These passages served as vital routes for early travel, evidenced by the presence of the Old Burma Rd. Several springs, including Bear Spring and Jackalope Spring, provide critical water sources in an area characterized by steep gulches and creek drainages like Cherry Creek and Bear Creek. Researchers can trace the intersection of Jefferson, Wheeler, and Crook counties, noting how the ridgelines and water gaps of Cougar Butte and Ochoco Pass have historically dictated movement through the high desert backcountry.