2023 Map of Fall Mountain

About this map

The Aldrich Mountains define the northern terrain of this Grant County landscape, providing a high-elevation backdrop for the headwaters of numerous drainages. Located within the Malheur National Forest, the area transitions from the prominent summits of Fall Mtn and Hanscombe Mtn down into the pastoral expanse of Bear Valley to the south. Historically significant landmarks such as Graveyard Gulch and Pleasant Hill hint at the early land use and settlement patterns of this timber and grazing region. A dense network of springs, including Starr Spring and Windfall Spring, feeds the local creeks, which was essential for the ranching operations that utilized the open spaces of Geary Meadow and Long Glade. The presence of Laycock Creek Rd and Nans Rock Rd illustrates the development of forest access for natural resource management and local commerce in the modern era.