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2020 Map of Balm Creek Reservoir

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Balm Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Whitman National Forest dominates this section of the Oregon high country, where a network of gulches and water systems defines the landscape. The northeastern corner is home to the Eagle Creek Wild and Scenic River, while the southern reaches are marked by water management features like Phillips Ditch and Steward Ditch. These man-made channels, alongside Gover Reservoir, underscore the importance of water diversion in a region otherwise characterized by natural drainages such as Balm Creek and Goose Cr.

The terrain is articulated by prominent landforms like Red Ridge and Red Knob, alongside numerous deep ravines including Dark Canyon and Sanger Gulch. The seasonal accessibility of the area is highlighted by dedicated routes such as the Balm Creek Snowmobile trail, which winds through the central forest land. Small water sources like Union Spring and Surprise Spring provide vital points of interest in this remote terrain.