2017 Map of Jim Creek Butte

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep, winding path through the borderlands of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, defining the topographic character of this 2017 survey. This particular stretch of river is defined by a succession of challenging water features including McNall Rapids, Upper Cache Creek Rapids, and the complex Cochran Rapids near the Cochran Islands. The high plateau west of the canyon falls within the Wallowa National Forest, where the terrain rises sharply toward Jim Creek Butte and Mt Wilson. The map reveals a landscape dominated by dramatic verticality, where named ridges like Cold Spring Ridge and Dry Creek Ridge separate deep drainages. Access is limited to remote corridors like Horse Creek Rd and Cold Springs Rd, reflecting the area's continued use for timber, grazing, and river navigation rather than dense settlement.