1990 Map of Elk Mountain SE

About this map

Findley Buttes anchor the eastern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the drainage systems of the Wallowa country diverge toward different river basins. Based on field data from 1987, the map illustrates an intricate network of seasonal and perennial waterways, including the headwaters of Crow Creek and its distinctive forks. The terrain is marked by significant hydraulic features such as Dry Salmon Creek and Deadman Gulch, reflecting the seasonal water movement through these uplands. This area, largely defined by its natural topography rather than permanent settlements, highlights the importancia of the Base Line survey boundary and the intersection of various townships. To the northeast, the land slopes toward West Fork Pine Creek, while the southern reaches are drained by the North Fork Lightning Cr.