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2011 Map of Flora

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Flora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Flora stands as a primary point of reference in this corner of Wallowa County, situated amidst a landscape defined by significant drainage systems and high ridges. The area is marked by the convergence of West Bear Creek and East Bear Creek, which carve through the terrain alongside Buford Creek. Local heritage is anchored by sites like the Lost Prairie Cemetery and Nicoson Cemetery, which provide critical touchpoints for genealogists researching early inhabitants of the Lost Prairie region.

The map reveals a network of rural roads such as Lost Prairie Rd and Sunny Glade Rd that navigate the high ground between Garrett Ridge and Buford Ridge. Elevation is dominated by prominent features like Buck Butte and Courtney Butte, while the northeastern edge of the sheet drops away into Applegate Canyon, illustrating the varied and high-relief topography characteristic of the Oregon-Washington borderlands.