2014 Map of Brannan Gulch

About this map

Whitman National Forest land dominates this Baker County landscape, where the southern boundary of the forest meets the valley of the Burnt River. The area is characterized by a dense network of gulches and mountain peaks, including Black Mtn and Little Bald Mtn, which define the local drainage patterns into creeks like Pine Cr and Indian Cr. Settlement is sparse, with human activity centered primarily on the infrastructure of forestry and water management. Evidence of historic resource extraction and irrigation is visible through features like Reeds Ditch, which skirts the base of the mountains. The southern edge of the map follows the corridor of the Dooley Mountain Hwy, providing a vital transit link through Brannan Gulch and past the junction at Browns Gulch. Rural roads like China Camp Rd and Railway Rd hint at the area's logistical history serving early mining or timber interests.