2023 Map of Duncan

About this map

Duncan serves as a central reference point in this corner of the Umatilla National Forest, where the landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of Meacham Creek and the North Fork Meacham Creek. The terrain is characterized by prominent high points such as Wilbur Mtn and Black Canyon Butte, separated by deep cuts like Duncan Canyon and Black Canyon. This 2023 survey illustrates the modern management of these timbered uplands, highlighting the network of ridges including Horse Ridge, Horse Heaven Ridge, and Gibbon Ridge. Water sources remain critical features for forest navigation and history, with Buck Spring, Junction Spring, and Little Isquitkipe Spring marked alongside smaller tributaries like Line Creek and Klondike Creek. The settlement at Smith Gate and the designated Nat For Dev Rd 010 provide evidence of the infrastructure supporting this area's contemporary role in the Blue Mountains region.