2014 Map of Lick Creek

About this map

Wallowa National Forest dominates this section of the high Wallowa Mountains, where complex water management systems and remote forest roads define the landscape. A significant engineering feature, the Wallowa Valley Improvement Canal, traverses the high elevations to redirect water from the Big Sheep Cr drainage toward the valley. This 2014 survey documents the dense network of Forest Service roads including the Wallowa Mountain Loop and Coverdale Rd, which provide access to high-altitude landmarks like Tyee Butte and the Imnaha Divide. The area is defined by its dramatic relief, moving from the depths of Echo Canyon to the heights of Blue Jay Ridge and Wing Ridge. Water sources essential for backcountry travel and livestock are clearly marked at Target Spring and Wayside Spring, illustrating the continued importance of these named points in the contemporary forest management era.