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1967 Map of Deadman Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Deadman Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Umatilla National Forest spans the border of Washington and Oregon on this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and critical water sources. The map focuses on the complex drainage systems of the South Fork Touchet River and the North Fork Wenaha River, where high ridges like Paradise Ridge and Buck Ridge separate deep creek valleys.

A network of primitive transportation routes, including the Skyline Road and numerous Pack Trails, connects remote high points such as Deadman Peak and Griffin Peak. Human activity is marked by functional landmarks like Indian Camp, the Intake Trail (Pack), and isolated water points such as Switchback Spring and Blakely Spring. The presence of the Walla Walla and Columbia county line meeting the Oregon state boundary underscores the administrative importance of this backcountry region during the 1960s.