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1963 Map of Jim Creek Butte

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Jim Creek Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep boundary along the eastern edge of this 1963 survey, where the borders of Oregon, Idaho, and Washington converge. This isolated canyon landscape is defined by dramatic river features like McDuff Rapids and Lower Cache Creek Rapids, while the Idaho Oregon Trail traces the shoreline. Higher elevations are dominated by the Wallowa National Forest, where the terrain rises to landmarks such as Jim Creek Butte and Mt Wilson.

Evidence of historical land use appears in the Baldwin Area and a solitary Mine perched above the river. Water sources like Cold Spring and Old Cold Spring dot the ridges, providing essential points for livestock or travelers navigate the steep draws of Gaillord Gulch and Smooth Gulch. The map captures the complex drainage systems of Jim Creek and Cook Creek before they descend toward the river's rocky islands, including the Cochran Islands.