2013 Map of Deadman Peak

About this map

Umatilla National Forest dominates this section of the Blue Mountains, where the borders of Walla Walla and Columbia counties meet the Washington state line. This landscape is defined by the hydrologic divide between the S Fork Touchet River to the north and the heavily protected Mill Creek Watershed to the south. Prominent high points like Deadman Peak and Griffin Peak serve as anchors for a network of forest roads and trails, including the notably named Skyline Rd. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Griffin Fork and Burnt Fork, which feed the larger river systems. Local history is reflected in the numerous named springs and ridges, such as Clayton Springs and Paradise Ridge, marking areas used for forest management and recreation in the early 21st century.