1998 Map of Deardorff Mountain

About this map

Deardorff Mountain serves as a prominent high point in this 1990s survey of the high country where the Grant Co Baker Co line meets the administrative boundary of two major woodlands. The map details the transition between the Malheur National Forest and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, showcasing a landscape defined by deep gulches and numerous springs. Landmarks like the Elkhorn Comm Station and the Prairie City Ranger District suggest the active management of these timbered ridges. Water is a defining element throughout the area, with networks like Clear Creek, Deardorff Fork, and North Reynolds Creek carving through the terrain. Evidence of local place-naming is visible in features such as Wigwam Spring, Profane Creek, and Deadman Gulch, providing a glimpse into the vernacular history of the Grant and Baker county highlands.