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2017 Map of Imnaha

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Imnaha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Imnaha serves as the central hub of this remote canyon landscape, situated at the confluence of the Imnaha River and Big Sheep Cr. The settlement is shadowed by steep topographic features like Cemetery Hill and Hartshorn Butte, illustrating the constrained development typical of the Wallowa National Forest region. The mapping of Imnaha Cem and numerous named canyons such as Burcher Canyon and Bailey Canyon provides specific coordinates for local historians tracking family lineage and early ranching footprints.

Transport is defined by a sparse network of canyon-floor and ridge-top routes, including Lower Imnaha Rd and the steep ascent of Hat Point Rd. The terrain is deeply incised, with dramatic elevation changes marked by landmarks like Mid Point Divide and Grizzly Ridge. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring character of a landscape where human geography remains closely dictated by the complex drainage systems of Coyote Cr and Dead Horse Cr.