2023 Map of Dale

About this map

Dale sits at the northern edge of this rugged landscape where the North Fork John Day Wild and Scenic River forms the boundary between Umatilla and Grant Counties. The topography is dominated by the deeply carved drainages of Desolation Creek and Smith Creek, falling away from high points like Case Ridge. Within the Umatilla National Forest, the map reveals a network of high-elevation clearings and water sources essential to the region's management, including Howard Meadows, Duff Meadows, and Case Spring. The presence of Meadow Brooks Falls and several named canyons such as Spring Canyon and Deep Canyon illustrates the complex hydrologic character of the Blue Mountains. This contemporary survey details the Forest Service infrastructure, from Natl Forest Develop Road 3980 Rd to various trails and remote springs like Road Camp Spring.