2011 Map of Cuddy Mountain

About this map

Wildhorse stands as a lonely settlement marker amidst a network of high-elevation drainages and ridges on the Idaho-Oregon border. The landscape is defined by the steep descent of the Wildhorse River and numerous tributaries like No Business Creek and Starveout Creek as they flow toward the Oxbow Reservoir on the Snake River. The proximity of Wildhorse Falls and the prominent peak of Cuddy Mountain suggests a geography of significant vertical relief, where travel is dictated by the winding paths of the Starveout Rd. Local history and genealogy interest is found in these remote place names and family-named water bodies such as Willy May Creek and Edna May Creek. This survey captures the region as it existed in 2011, detailing the intricate system of canyons and basins including Lost Basin before modern changes altered the accessibility of these high-country corridors.