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1972 Map of Deardorff Mtn

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Deardorff Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Malheur National Forest and Whitman National Forest converge in this high-altitude landscape of the Blue Mountains, where the boundary between Grant and Baker counties follows the primary ridges. The terrain is defined by steep drainages like Reynolds Creek and Clear Creek, which flow through a network of named gulches and forks. High points such as Deardorff Mtn and Baldy Mtn anchor the topography, while a lone Elkhorn Microwave Station stands as a modern landmark amidst the wilderness.

A network of primitive infrastructure serves the area, including a Jeep Trail and Pack Trail that provide access to remote water sources like Wigwam Spring and Kline Spring. The presence of the Looney Spring Campground suggests the region's importance for forest management and recreation during the early 1970s. The naming conventions, featuring labels like Last Chance Creek, Thirsty Gulch, and Deadman Gulch, reflect the challenging conditions faced by earlier travelers and prospectors in this corner of Oregon.