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1995 Map of Granite Meadows

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Granite Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Umatilla National Forest landscape within the Blue Mountains is defined by a deep network of drainages and upland flats as mapped in the mid-1990s. The topography is characterized by dramatic elevation shifts between features like Table Mountain and the surrounding canyons, such as Beeman Canyon and Cold Spring Canyon. One of the most significant historical markers on this sheet is Pine Grove (Site), located along Kenny Creek, which serves as a remnant of earlier habitation in this high-elevation terrain.

Water sources are plentiful throughout the quadrangle, with numerous named springs like Hascall Spring and Bradley Fld Spring supporting the local ecosystem. The map also delineates clear ecological and topographic zones, such as the open stretches of Sagebrush Flat and the namesake Granite Meadows. The intricate drainage patterns of Birch Creek and West Birch Creek illustrate the watershed's complexity, providing a detailed record of the forest's natural geography and resource management boundaries during this era.