2020 Map of Anthony Lakes

About this map

The Elkhorn Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the tri-county corner of Union, Baker, and Grant counties meets. This portion of the Whitman National Forest is defined by a dense concentration of glacial cirques and alpine basins, including the namesake Anthony Lake, Lilypad Lake, and Hoffer Lakes below Gunsight Mtn. These water bodies feed a complex hydrologic network, including the North Powder Wild and Scenic River and the North Fork John Day Wild and Scenic River, reflecting the region's importance for watershed protection and recreation. The map details a landscape shaped by geological movement, notably the Bobier Slide and numerous named gaps like Nip and Tuck Pass and Dutch Flat Saddle. From the heights of Angell Peak to the basin of Dutch Flat, the terrain illustrates the challenging geography that has historically limited development to seasonal snowmobile routes like the Ladd Canyon Snowmobile trail.