2011 Map of Wheeler Point

About this map

Winlock sits as the primary settlement area in this high-desert landscape of Wheeler County, situated along Winlock Ln and J Point Rd. The terrain is defined by a series of open meadows and high points, including the prominent Wheeler Point and Frizzel Mountain. Cattle ranching and water management are evident in the naming of several meadows and artificial water bodies, such as Widow Meadow, Chasteen Meadow, and the Clark Lake Dam. The presence of Winlock Cemetery provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local families in this portion of the Oregon hills. Water sources like Howell Spring and Sigerist Spring appear throughout the area, feeding into drainages like Alder Creek and Buckhorn Creek. This topography, characterized by features like The Notch and Notch Prairie, suggests a landscape used for seasonal grazing and rural residence at the beginning of the 21st century.