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2014 Map of Big Meadows

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Big Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Umatilla National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in northeastern Oregon, where the headwaters of the North Fork Walla Walla River and its tributaries carve deep through the plateau. Protected lands dominate the area, including the strictly managed Mill Creek Watershed in the north. This region is characterized by prominent ridgelines such as Indian Ridge and Broken Ridge, which stand above the namesake Big Meadows and smaller clearings like Little Meadow Canyon.

Tracing the drainage patterns reveals a complex network of creeks, from Skookum Cr in the south to Broken Cr in the north. Significant landmarks such as Blalock Mountain and the distinctive formation known as The Horseshoe provide orientation within the dense timber. A network of Forest Service routes, including Government Mountain Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 65, facilitates access through these public lands, marking the intersection of conservation and recreation.