1990 Map of Clear Lake Ridge

About this map

Clear Lake Ridge and Devils Ridge dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Wallowa National Forest, where steep drainages and isolated water bodies define the remote terrain. The survey captures a network of creeks and gulches that feed into larger systems like Big Sheep Creek and Butte Creek. Significant water features such as Dead Horse Lake and Downey Lake serve as primary landmarks in a region largely devoid of permanent settlements or structures. The complex topography is further articulated by deep cuts like Horse Gulch and Bird Canyon, illustrating the erosive forces at work in the northeastern Oregon mountains. This provisional data reflects the area as it was field-checked in the late 1980s, preserving the nomenclature of the ridges and canyons used by foresters and backcountry travelers of the era.