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2017 Map of Eckler Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Eckler Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Eckler Mountain and Mountain Top anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Umatilla National Forest, where a complex network of ridges and deep drainages defines the Blue Mountains region of Washington. The geography is marked by a series of gulches and canyons, including Gates Gulch, Ireland Gulch, and the prominent Spoonamore Canyon. This area serves as a significant drainage basin, with the North Fork Touchet River and Wolf Fork flowing toward the west, while the Little Tucannon River and Meadow Creek occupy the eastern slopes.

A network of forestry roads and trails, such as Skyline Drive and the Middle Point Ridge Trail, provides access to numerous natural water sources like Edmiston Spring, Gilbreath Spring, and the uniquely named San Souci Spring. To the south, Chase Mountain and Paige Ridge rise above Spangler Creek, illustrating the transition from river valleys to high alpine timberlands. The inclusion of Hompega Falls on the North Fork Touchet River highlights the steep, stepped topography characteristic of this part of Columbia County.