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1995 Map of Balm Canyon

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Balm Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Rhea Creek and its complex network of seasonal tributaries define this high-elevation landscape in the Blue Mountains during the mid-1990s. The map highlights a remote section of the Umatilla National Forest, where the terrain is carved by deeply incised drainages like Waterfall Canyon, Doug Canyon, and Lunceford Canyon. The placement of the Rhea Creek Cem near the junction of Graveyard Canyon serves as a significant genealogical marker for the early ranching and homesteading families who settled along these riparian corridors.

Evidence of historical land use is visible through features such as the Corral near Spring Hollow Creek and the winding path of Ridgeway Road. The reliance on local hydrology is evident from the numerous named water sources, including Saling Spring, Lowen Spring, and Willow Spring, which supported livestock and forest management activities. This document provides a detailed record of public and private land boundaries in the vicinity of Warm Hill and Pine Hollow before modern changes to forest management and local infrastructure.