2017 Map of Wildcat Point

About this map

The Middle Fork John Day River winds through the central portion of this landscape, marking a significant hydrologic divide between the Umatilla National Forest to the north and the Malheur National Forest to the south. Historically significant landmarks include the Willow Creek Cem located near the base of Willow Creek Butte, providing a tangible link to early residents. The terrain is characterized by complex drainage systems and named features such as Paradise Canyon, Bum Canyon, and Patterson Basin. Transportation in the area relies on a network of established forest roads and county routes, including Co Rd 20 and the Long Creek-Pass Creek Rd. Smaller seasonal streams like Huckleberry Cr and Bully Cr feed into the larger river system, defining the steep-sided gulches such as Board Gulch and Troutman Gulch.