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2023 Map of Belshaw Meadows

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Fox Valley and the surrounding high-altitude terrain in Grant County characterize this portion of the Malheur National Forest. The landscape is defined by a dense network of mountain drainages, including Belshaw Creek and Wyllie Creek, which flow through heavily contoured timberlands and open meadows. The presence of Belshaw Meadows and Tamarack Swamp indicates the varied hydrological character of the Blue Mountains, where seasonal moisture collects in these upland basins.

Local ranching and transit history is evidenced by family-named landmarks and historical access routes such as Justice Ranch Ln and Fox Valley Ln. The settlement of Beech Creek serves as a focal point near the northern edge of the quadrangle, situated along the approach to the Beech Creek Summit. For researchers, the map provides a clear view of the cadastral divisions and natural landmarks that have shaped land use in this part of Oregon for generations.