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1987 Map of Jimtown

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Jimtown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Pine Valley serves as the focal point for agricultural and infrastructure development in this portion of Baker County. The transition from the high-elevation Wallowa-Whitman National Forest down into the valley floor is marked by a complex network of drainage systems, including Pine Creek and Lee Creek. Human management of the landscape is evident in the Posy Valley Ditch, a water management feature critical for the local valley economy.

Small settlements like Jimtown and Carson anchor the lower elevations, while the higher ridges are dominated by resources and lookouts, such as the Summit Point Lookout Tower. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous waterways, with Horse Creek, Lost Creek, and Boulder Creek cutting through the northern reaches near Schneider Meadows. Local industry is reflected in several Gravel Pit locations and the specialized path of Tunnel Road, which navigates the steep contours between the forested peaks and the valley floor.