1954 Map of Harl Butte

About this map

The Imnaha River carves a deep path through Wallowa County, defining the eastern half of this 1950s survey. This remote area, characterized by high ridges like Clear Lake Ridge and Dead Horse Ridge, supported a scattered community of ranchers and foresters. Local social life is anchored by the Imnaha Grange, while evidence of earlier settlement patterns appears in the decommissioning of remote education sites like Freezeout Sch and The Park School. The presence of the College Creek Ranger Station and a lookout at Harl Butte emphasizes the significance of fire management in this heavily timbered landscape. High-altitude meadows such as Marr Flat and specialized terrain features like Saulsberry Saddle provide specific landmarks for those tracing historical land use in this part of the Wallowa National Forest.