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2020 Map of Whiskey Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Whiskey Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The high desert landscape of Malheur National Forest and Ochoco National Forest defines this border region between Grant and Harney Counties. Centered on the prominent peak of Whiskey Mtn, the terrain is a complex network of high ridges and drainage basins. Water sources are the primary points of interest here, with numerous named springs such as Schoolhouse Spring, Ben Brown Spring, and Harrison Spring indicating the critical locations for livestock and forest management.

The presence of Officers Reservoir in the northeast and clearings like Sawtooth Meadows and Spring Valley Meadow suggest a long history of seasonal range use. High-elevation landmarks like Snow Mtn and Utley Butte overlook a series of creeks, including Emigrant Cr and Burnt Cabin Cr, which carve through the volcanic plateau. This record of the 2020 landscape illustrates the enduring importance of water and high-country meadows in the eastern Oregon backcountry.