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2024 Map of Kinzua

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Kinzua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Kinzua Mtn dominates the northern reaches of this Wheeler County terrain, marking a landscape defined by deep drainages and sharp ridges within the Umatilla National Forest. The map detail reveals an intricate network of seasonal water sources and named canyons, such as Gun Club Canyon and Powder House Canyon, which highlight the area's history of local navigation and resource use. Transport and passage through the high country are dictated by natural breaks like Dead Horse Gap and Butte Creek Summit, providing a look at how early routes were forged through the mountainous interior.

Local landmarks such as Scott Butte and the curiously named Lost City Spring offer points of interest for those tracing the history of land use in this part of Oregon. Numerous springs, including Cobb Springs and Ridge Camp Spring, are scattered throughout the draws of Thirtymile Creek and Service Creek, indicating the critical importance of water for the region's ranching or forest activities. This survey provides a precise modern reference for the complex topography of the Blue Mountains region.