2017 Map of Sutton Mountain

About this map

The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument anchors the southwest corner of this landscape, where the high desert terrain of Wheeler County meets the winding course of the John Day River. This region is defined by significant vertical relief, dominated by the massive profile of Sutton Mountain and the distinct peak of Packsaddle Mtn. The small settlement of Twickenham sits near the northern river bend, served by a network of rural routes including S Twickenham Rd and the Twickenham-Bridge Cr Cutoff Rd. The map illustrates a remote ranching and conservation landscape where water is the primary architect, from the wide Gilchrist Valley to the narrow depths of Black Canyon. Transportation remains sparse, centered on the Collins Landing Strip and a few named canyons like James Canyon that provide passage through the high ridges.