1998 Map of Five Hundred Flat

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this landscape in Grant County, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and named springs. During the late 1990s, the area maintained its character as working forest land, marked by several former camp locations including Elkhorn Cow Camp and Cheatem Holler Camp. Significant terrain features like Smoky Mountain and Gilbert Ridge define the local topography, while numerous water sources such as Five Hundred Flat Springs and The Potholes indicate the vital importance of water management in this high-elevation environment. The presence of Lost Cabin and various meadows like Wymer Meadow and Myrtle Park Meadows suggests a history of grazing and transient settlement. Infrastructure is limited to forest roads like the Bear Valley Burns R D, connecting these remote sites to the larger regional ranger districts.