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2017 Map of Billy Meadows

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Billy Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Billy Meadows and Getchel Meadows define the open clearings of this high-elevation landscape within the Wallowa National Forest. The 2017 survey reveals a complex network of forest development roads, such as Billy Meadows Rd and the Hollow Logging Rd, which serve a terrain defined by deep drainages and spring-fed creeks. Water management is evident in the presence of the McCarty Reservoir and Volstead Reservoir, supporting the seasonal needs of the region.

Prominent landforms include the massive Getchel Ridge and the distinct volcanic profile of Red Hill. The map is particularly rich in named springs, from the remote Poker Bill Spring and Yew Wood Spring to the well-traveled Teepee Spring near the northern boundary. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths through numerous gulches and canyons, including Telephone Gulch, French Gulch, and Ellis Canyon, providing a detailed look at the geographic nomenclature of this corner of Wallowa County.