2014 Map of Fingerboard Saddle

About this map

Wallowa National Forest land defines this landscape in northeastern Oregon, where the terrain is marked by steep ridges and deep drainage gulches. High points such as Square Mtn and Kernan Point dominate the horizon, while the eponymous Fingerboard Saddle sits between the headwaters of Fingerboard Gulch and W-Fork Deep Cr. The presence of Mormon Flat, Mormon Spring, and Dad Spring suggests a history of grazing or early settlement tucked into the higher elevations. This 2014 survey reveals a network of canyons including Roy Canyon and Rowley Gulch, showing how water from sources like Lightning Cr and Butcherknife Cr has shaped the rugged geography of the region. The map provides a clear view of the complex topography along Summit Ridge and Haas Ridge, valuable for understanding the drainage patterns and land use within these forest boundaries.