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2011 Map of Jim White Ridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Jim White Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jim White Ridge anchors this landscape in Union County, where the topography is defined by the winding course of the Minam River and its numerous tributaries. This 2011 survey captures a wilderness area shaped by distinct geographical basins and high peaks like Goat Mountain and Bald Mountain. The drainage network is particularly dense here, with Whoopee Creek, Garwood Creek, and Jungle Creek feeding into the main river systems. Notable landmarks include Minam Falls and the large area identified as Big Burn, suggesting the long-term impact of forest fires on the local environment.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but specific, highlighted by the Reds Wallowa Horse Ranch Airstrip in the northwest corner, indicating the importance of air access for backcountry ranching and recreation. The map also traces a series of high-elevation depressions such as Lake Basin, Saddle Basin, and Blowout Basin, which are central to the region's hydrology and provide critical landmarks for those navigating the terrain between the Little Minam River and the North Minam River.