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1995 Map of Bingham Springs

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Bingham Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Bingham Springs and the historic Bar M Ranch anchor the northern reaches of this topographic survey, situated where Rock Creek meets the Umatilla River. The landscape is dominated by the complex terrain of the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness, featuring prominent rises like Graves Butte and the deeply dissected The Shimmiehorn. Extensive ridge systems including Ninemile Ridge, Bobsled Ridge, and Goodman Ridge define the drainage patterns of the area, while the Corporation Guard Station suggests the historical administrative presence of the Forest Service.

The map details a network of springs and creeks vital to the region, including Zigzag Spring, Whitman Spring, and Thomas Creek. For those tracing the evolution of Oregon's back country, the survey records the transition between the managed timberlands of the Umatilla National Forest and the protected wilderness areas. The presence of Ruckel Junction and several forest roads indicates the routes used by early 20th-century travelers and rangers navigating the Blue Mountains foothills.