2023 Map of Eckler Mountain

About this map

Umatilla National Forest encompasses much of this landscape, where the Blue Mountains rise toward high summits like Eckler Mtn and Chase Mtn. The drainage patterns of the North Fork Touchet River and Little Tucannon River define the terrain, carving deep passages such as Spoonamore Canyon and Ireland Gulch. This 2023 survey documents a remote backcountry network of forest roads and trails, including the Skyline Trl and Kendall Skyline Road, which trace the high elevations of Paige Ridge and Middle Point Ridge. Numerous named springs, such as Stockade Spring, San Souci Spring, and Edmiston Spring, indicate the vital water sources supporting this protected wilderness. The inclusion of Hompes Falls on the North Fork Touchet River highlights a specific landmark of interest for those tracking the natural features of the Columbia County interior.