2020 Map of Cuddy Mountain

About this map

Payette National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape along the border of Oregon and Idaho, where the Wildhorse River and Crooked River carve through steep drainages. The area is defined by massive ridges and remote basins, including the curiously named Summers Grave-Lost Basin and the prominent Cuddy Mountain. Transport through this difficult terrain is limited to forest service routes like Wildhorse Road and Starveout Road, which serve as the primary access points for the region's wilderness. The presence of Wildhorse Falls and numerous named creeks such as No Business Creek and Cracker Jack Creek illustrate a complex watershed system. For the researcher, the map preserves specific local landmarks like Summers Point and Board Gulch, offering a precise record of how these timberlands and high meadows were managed and named in the early 21st century.