2014 Map of Flagstaff Butte

About this map

The Whitman National Forest high country, spanning the boundary of Union and Baker Counties, defines this landscape of timbered peaks and vital water infrastructure. Near the summit of Flagstaff Butte, the South Catherine Ditch diverts water along the eastern slopes, illustrating the complex irrigation history of the region. The map reveals a dense network of water sources like Sufferin Smith Spring, Argenti Spring, and Universal Spring that supported high-altitude grazing and forestry. Named topographic features such as Angel Point, Fairview Point, and Four Point Ridge provide distinct navigational landmarks across the ridges. The presence of the Big Cr Ditch and numerous forest development roads, including Nat For Dev Rd 650, reflects a mid-century period of active resource management and access into the interior mountains.