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1954 Map of Imnaha

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Imnaha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Wallowa National Forest land dominates this 1950s study of northeast Oregon, where the canyon-carved landscape of the Imnaha River meets high ridge country. The settlement at Zumwalt and its surrounding ranchlands show a pattern of isolated homesteads and public service outposts, such as the Zumwalt Sch (Aban'd) and the Chesnimnus Cow Camp. Cattle ranching is the primary footprint on the land, evidenced by several family-named properties including Berland Ranch, Steen Ranch, and Simmons Ranch.

The river drainage system is remarkably detailed, tracing the Little Imnaha River and numerous steep canyons like Pumpkin Canyon and Bailey Canyon. Higher elevations are marked by the Findley Buttes and prominent lookouts like the Gilt Ranch Lookout, providing a clear view of the transition from open grazing land to the dense forest boundary. Farther south, the Imnaha School serves as a central landmark for the remote community near the Lower Imnaha River.