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1972 Map of Deardorff Mtn

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Deardorff Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Malheur National Forest and Whitman National Forest converge at the boundary of Grant and Baker counties in this high-elevation landscape. Dominating the topography are Deardorff Mtn and Baldy Mtn, surrounded by a complex system of drainage gulches and springs that support the local ecosystem. The presence of the Elkhorn Microwave Station atop a ridge highlights the area's role in regional communication infrastructure during the early 1970s.

Outdoor recreation and forestry management are evident through features like the Looney Spring Campground and the Reynolds Creek Trail. The map meticulously details numerous water sources essential for backcountry travel and livestock, including Wigwam Spring, Kline Spring, and Thirsty Gulch Spring. The intricate contouring illustrates the steep descent into drainages such as Frosty Gulch and Deadman Gulch, mapping a terrain defined by its water-carved ridges.