GIS Maps updated on 04/29/08

Crook County Oregon is located in the geographic center of the state and covers 2979² miles of high desert forest and range land.   The county has a rapidly growing population and traditional ranching practices are under pressure from this development and from the growing threat of invasive species of weeds.  Our urban interface [the zone where structures and other human developments meet, or intermingle with, undeveloped wild lands] is also being impacted by the increased fire risk these species pose.

Building on the counties established weed assessment and mitigation programs and the expertise of WWETAC and County GIS personnel a joint Invasive Weeds Project was established in early 2006. The goals of the project are:

1. Integrate all available noxious weed data for the county from local, state and federal sources
2. Identify the potentially controllable species (those that haven't already overrun the county i.e. Cheat Grass (Bromus tectorum)
3. Produce base maps of weed locations - distribute to stakeholders
4. Analyze the assembled data to produce habitat, spread and risk models

 To report a weed sighting click [here]