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1963 Map of Bingham Springs

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Bingham Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Bingham Springs and the nearby Bar M Ranch serve as the primary human touchpoints in this deeply corrugated section of the Umatilla National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the confluence of the Umatilla River and its various tributaries, including Lick Creek and the North Fork. The map documents a network of high-elevation features such as Bobsled Ridge, Ninemile Ridge, and the distinctively named The Shimmiehorn.

Evidence of forestry and recreation is clear through the presence of the Corporation Guard Station and the Umatilla Forks Campground. The terrain is marked by numerous remote water sources like Zigzag Spring and Slusher Spring, reflecting a wilderness utilized for ranching and seasonal forest management. A Skyline Road and several Jeep Trails provide the only access through the steep drainages of Thomas Creek and Buck Creek.