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2017 Map of Lake Penland

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lake Penland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lake Penland sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape within the Umatilla National Forest in Morrow County. The area is defined by a dense network of water sources and narrow drainages, including Wickiup Cr and Little Potamus Cr, which carve through the plateau. Historical land use is evidenced by the numerous named springs such as McAtee Spring, Elkhorn Spring, and Yoyo Spring, points often critical for livestock and early forest management.

Deep incisions like Jones Canyon and Road Canyon break the terrain, while landmarks such as Potato Hill and the open expanse of Brown Prairie serve as natural navigational markers. The map details an extensive system of Forest Service access, including the Kelly Prairie Rd and Ritter Rd, which follow the natural contours of the ridges and valleys, illustrating how modern forest infrastructure overlays this secluded part of the Blue Mountains.