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1963 Map of Big Meadows

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Big Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Umatilla National Forest dominates this landscape along the border of Walla Walla and Umatilla counties, where the high-elevation terrain is defined by the headwaters of the North Fork Walla Walla River and the South Fork Walla Walla River. The geography reveals a complex network of drainage systems, including Big Meadow Canyon and Little Meadow Canyon, alongside prominent heights like Blalock Mountain and Yellow Jacket.

A notable bend in the river known as The Horseshoe serves as a distinct landmark in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Human activity in this wilderness area is marked by the Kiwanis Camp and utilitarian features like the Government Mountain Road, several mines, and a Mill. Historical access is further evidenced by named routes such as the Pack Trail and Intake Trail, which follow the contours of Mill Creek and Indian Ridge.