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1963 Map of Grave Point

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Grave Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Snake River carves a dramatic boundary through this canyon landscape, serving as the border between Idaho and Oregon and the Idaho and Wallowa counties. Along the river's edge, navigation and resource extraction are evident through features like Pittsburg Bar, Davis Creek Rapids, and a noted mine near Pleasant Valley Rapids. The river corridor was a hub of activity in the early 1960s, featuring both Upper Pittsburg Landing and Lower Pittsburg Landing, alongside a modern landing strip.

Highland areas are dominated by the Nezperce National Forest and Wallowa National Forest, where high ridges like Highrange Ridge and Camp Howard Ridge overlook deep gulches. Isolated outposts such as Walters Ranch and Camp Howard Cow Camp suggest a landscape primarily utilized for ranching and forest management. Strategic passes like Big Canyon Saddle and Motthorn Saddle provided essential passage through this steep terrain.