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1967 Map of Diamond Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Diamond Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Umatilla National Forest dominates this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deep canyon drainages along the Washington and Oregon border. High points like Mt Misery and Diamond Peak watch over a network of seasonal water sources including Squaw Spring, Diamond Spring, and Pistol Spring. The map reveals the logistical realities of high-country life in the 1960s, where movement was dictated by the Monument Ridge and Smooth Ridge dividing lines.

Remote outposts such as First Creek Cabin and Kelly Camp provide evidence of human presence within the forest, while the more level expanses of Grouse Flat and Moore Flat to the south offer a distinct contrast to the steep slopes of Slide Canyon Creek. The presence of several named buttes, including Bald Butte and Halsey Butte, alongside early transportation routes labeled simply as Pack Trail and Driveway, illustrates a region where motorized access remained limited by the challenging terrain of Garfield and Wallowa Counties.