2014 Map of Kelsay Butte

About this map

Umatilla National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain where the headwaters of numerous creeks converge toward the North Fork John Day River. The landscape is defined by its drainages and peaks, with Kelsay Butte and Winom Butte serving as primary landmarks. Small, named openings in the timber, such as Kelsay Meadows and Lost Horse Meadow, suggest areas historically significant for grazing or backcountry passage. A complex network of forest roads, including Natl Forest Develop Road 1012 RD and Natl Forest Develop Road 1010 RD, provides access across the ridge lines. Water sources like Kelsay Spring and Handy Spring are essential features for those navigating these slopes. The boundary between Umatilla and Grant counties cuts across the northern section of the sheet, dividing this remote portion of the Blue Mountains.