2024 Map of Toney Butte

About this map

The John Day Wild and Scenic River flows through the northwestern corner of this landscape, marking a transition from riverine canyon to a high interior of ridges and gaps. The terrain is defined by prominent family-named elevations like Mabe Hill and Horse Mtn, which rise above a network of drainages including Shoofly Creek and Tamarack Creek. For local historians and genealogists, the Richmond Cem near Keys Reservoir provides a primary point of interest, situated among the township boundaries of T9S and T10S. This 2024 map documents a rugged landscape characterized by geological features such as The Blue Banks and Black Rock Canyon, illustrating the continued isolation and complex topography of Wheeler County. The presence of numerous named water sources like May Spring and Quaking Aspen Spring hints at the historical reliance on these specific points for survival in the arid Oregon high country.