2014 Map of Chief Joseph Mountain

About this map

Chief Joseph Mountain stands as the dramatic centerpiece of this high-altitude landscape in the Wallowa National Forest. The map documents a sharp transition from the irrigated ranching lands of Alder Slope to the alpine wilderness of the Wallowa Range. Water management is a primary feature of the lowlands, where the Hurricane Ditch and Silver Grange Ditch divert mountain runoff to support the valley floor. To the southwest, the terrain climbs toward sharp ridges and glacial basins, including Sawtooth Peak and Traverse Ridge. High-altitude water bodies such as Legore Lake, Francis Lake, and Echo Lake dot the granite landscape, while named features like Miners Basin hint at the area's legacy of mountain exploration. The presence of the Joseph State Airport and Joseph Cem at the northeastern edge marks the boundary between the wilderness and the edge of the community.