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2011 Map of Clear Lake Ridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Clear Lake Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hells Canyon National Rec Area dominates the eastern boundary of this high-elevation landscape in Wallowa County. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent drainages and elevated landforms, including Clear Lake Ridge and Devils Ridge, which overlook a network of seasonal and perennial water systems. High-altitude water bodies such as Clear Lake, Downey Lake, and Dead Horse Lake are central features of the watershed, feeding into numerous gulches like Bear Gulch and Devils Gulch.

Infrastructure in this remote area is limited to a handful of forest corridors and local routes. The Imnaha Hwy cuts through the northern section, while the Bear Gulch Rd and Deadhorse Ridge Rd provide access to the interior. The drainage pattern is complex, with Little Sheep Creek and Big Sheep Creek serving as primary collectors for smaller tributaries like Lightning Creek, Thorn Creek, and Hepburn Creek. This map documents the hydrologic and topographic layout of the high country before contemporary shifts in land management or climate impacted these sensitive alpine basins.