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2023 Map of Balm Creek Reservoir

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Balm Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Whitman National Forest dominates this section of Baker County, where water management and mountainous terrain dictate the local geography. The complex hydrology of the region is anchored by the Eagle Creek Wild and Scenic River and several significant tributaries, including the West Fork Goose Creek and Balm Creek. Evidence of historical and contemporary water diversion for agriculture or mining is found in the Phillips Ditch, which traverses the landscape alongside natural features like Goose Lake and the Gover Reservoir.

High-elevation landmarks such as Red Ridge and Red Knob provide topographic context, while names like Mother Lode Rd hint at the area's prospecting history. Remote recreational and access corridors are represented by the Eagle Drive Snowmobile Tr and Forshey Snowmobile Tr, which weave through the forested slopes and open areas like Forshey Meadow. Small but vital landmarks such as Union Spring and Surprise Spring mark specific points of interest in this high-country environment.