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2023 Map of Imnaha Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Imnaha Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Rogue River National Forest and the Sky Lakes Wilderness dominate this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Jackson and Klamath counties. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of several major drainages, most notably the Middle Fork Rogue River and the South Fork Rogue River. These waterways are fed by numerous small tributaries including Imnaha Creek, Wallowa Creek, and Bessie Creek, illustrating a complex hydrological network carved into the volcanic Cascades.

Local landmarks such as Mudjekeewis Mtn and Gopher Ridge overlook a network of backcountry routes, including the Middle Fork Trl and Seven Lakes Trl. Small natural features like Frog Lake, Black-Bear Swamp, and various springs—such as Hemlock Spring and Otter Spring—point to the diverse micro-environments found within the Middle Fork Canyon. The absence of roads and settlements throughout the quadrangle highlights the protected, primitive nature of this forest territory in the early twenty-first century.