2011 Map of Susanville

About this map

The Middle Fork John Day River carves through this mountainous corner of Grant County, defining a landscape shaped by mining and high-elevation ranching. The small settlement of Galena serves as a central point near the Galena Cemetery, while Susanville sits further east along Elk Creek. This map documents a region where industry and geography are closely tied, shown through the presence of the Gem Mine near Gem Meadows and the high vantage of Crockett Knob Lookout to the southeast. Transport in the early 21st century relied on routes like Susanville Rd and Up Middle Fork Rd, which follow the natural contours of Cole Canyon and Buck Gulch. From the quiet waters of Balance Lake to the broad expanse of Beymer Flat, the map captures the remote character of the Blue Mountains, where family names are preserved on landmarks such as O'Rorke Ranch.