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1954 Map of Kernan Point

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kernan Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Snake River canyon walls define the eastern border of this mid-century survey, marking the state line between Oregon and Idaho. The landscape is dominated by a succession of high ridges, including Sleepy Ridge, Jackey Ridge, and Windy Ridge, which separate deep drainages like Lightning Creek and Mormon Creek. High-elevation plateaus such as Lord Flat and Mormon Flat appear as significant grazing or transit points within the Wallowa National Forest.

Remote outposts and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout the difficult terrain, reflecting the area's history of ranching and livestock movement. Key sites like Litch Ranch, Tryon Creek Ranch, and Dorrance Cow Camp are connected by a network of trails rather than improved roads. The Willamette Base Line runs through the southern portion of the map, providing a critical surveying reference point near Sour Apple Flat and Grassy Knoll.