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1967 Map of Hopkins Ridge

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Hopkins Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Tucannon River carves a deep valley through the high country of the Umatilla National Forest, creating a landscape defined by sharp ridges and seasonal drainages. In the late 1960s, this area of the Blue Mountains served as a hub for conservation and recreation, anchored by the Tucannon Guard Sta and a dedicated Fish Hatchery near Rainbow Lake. The map reveals a network of primitive access points, including numerous trails and jeep trails that traverse family-named landmarks like Starvout Ridge and Hopkins Ridge.

Evidence of early land use and local geography appears in features such as a small Cem on the northern plateau and isolated points like Maloney and Jumpoff Joe. A string of small water bodies, including Blue Lake, Deer Lake, and Watson Lake, follow the river's course, illustrating the importance of water management in this high-altitude terrain. The topography is further punctuated by timbered slopes and the steep descent of Canyon Canyon and Waterman Gulch.