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2011 Map of Heavens Gate

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Heavens Gate and the high ridges of Idaho County define this steep landscape during the early 2010s, where several named homesteads and camps suggest a history of seasonal use and remote residence. Small settlements and outposts like DeVeny Place, McCrea Place, and Potter Place are scattered along the drainages of the West Fork Rapid River and Rapid River. The drainage network is complex, including Shingle Creek, Bridge Creek, and Wyant Creek, which flow through deep gulches and basins.

Resource extraction and wildlife management are evident through landmarks like the Oregon Tipton Mine and the Rapid River Fish Hatchery. High-elevation observation points, such as Vista Point Lookout, provide views over White Bird Ridge and the Rattlesnake Basin. The network of forest roads and trails, including Squaw Creek Rd and Whitebird Ridge Rd, provides the primary access to these summits and the Whitewater-Wilderness Dr area.