2017 Map of Diamond Peak

About this map

Umatilla National Forest defines the landscape of this high-elevation region where Garfield and Columbia Counties meet. This area is characterized by a sophisticated network of historical paths and ridge-top routes, including the Mt Misery Trail and Smooth Ridge Trail, which follow the natural contours of the land. The presence of Grouse Flat in the southeast corner provides a rare pocket of flatter terrain suitable for habitation amidst a series of deep drainages and prominent peaks like Diamond Peak and Bald Butte. Numerous water sources, such as Pistol Spring and Sheephead Spring, are critical landmarks for navigation and survival in these highlands, marking the origins of drainages like Melton Creek and Crooked Creek. The map documents a wilderness still largely defined by its topography and the foot-and-horse trails that have connected these ridges for generations.