2023 Map of Tubb Spring

About this map

George Iremonger Spring and the nearby Iremonger Spring highlight the historical importance of localized water sources in this high-desert landscape of Wheeler County. The terrain is defined by prominent topographical markers such as Juniper Butte and the broad expanse of Waterman Flat. A complex system of seasonal and perennial drainages including Tubb Creek, Deep Creek, and Indian Creek carve through the ridges, illustrating the natural water-collection patterns vital for ranching and land use in central Oregon. In the southern reach of the survey, Antone Ln provides one of the few named corridors through the varied elevations surrounding Table Mtn. These numerous named springs, from High Gilchrist Spring to the namesake Tubb Spring, signify the reliance on specific geographic points for sustenance in a region where water often dictates the bounds of human activity.