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1966 Map of Jim White Ridge

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Jim White Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Jim White Ridge divides the drainage systems of the Wallowa River and Minam River within the high backcountry of the Wallowa Whitman National Forest. This 1960s survey illustrates a landscape defined by its network of pack trails and seasonal water sources, long before modern road development reached these elevations. The map reveals the intricate alpine geography of the Eagle Cap Wilderness, where numerous basins such as Miner Basin and Corral Basin are tucked beneath peaks like Bald Mtn and Goat Mtn.

A notable logistical feature is the isolated Landing Strip located near the northern ridge, highlighting the importance of aerial access for fire management or wilderness supply. Historically significant for its preservation of traditional transit, the area is crisscrossed by several Pack Trails, including routes through Saddle Basin and along the Little Minam River. These trails connected early forest users to remote landmarks like Mud Spring and the Big Sheep Creek drainage.