1967 Map of Bally Mountain

About this map

Bally Mountain serves as a prominent high point in this 1967 survey of the borderlands between Umatilla and Union counties. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Umatilla National Forest and Whitman National Forest, with a significant portion of the terrain dedicated to the Starkey Experimental Forest. Near the summit, a Lookout Tower and Bally Camp mark human activity in a region dominated by deep drainages like Cougar Canyon and The Narrows. A notable historical feature is the Old Indian National Treaty Boundary, which cuts across the northern third of the map, while an Old RR Grade in the southeast corner provides a trace of former industrial transport through the hills. Numerous water sources, including Wildhorse Spring and Horseshoe Spring, indicate the hydrological importance of this upland area to the surrounding drainages.