2017 Map of Little Catherine Creek

About this map

Whitman National Forest dominates the high-elevation terrain of this Union County region, where the headwaters of Little Catherine Creek and its tributaries carve a complex drainage system through the mountains. The landscape is defined by its seasonal grazing and water management history, evidenced by Little Catherine Meadows and Billy Small Meadow, along with the Elmer Ditch in the north. Settlement is sparse, with the western edge touching High Valley, while the interior is accessible primarily via forest service routes like Merry-Go-Round Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 2038. Topographic landmarks including Bald Mtn, S Baldy, and Crib Point provide significant relief, rising above the narrow gulches and springs such as Ames Spring and Bearwallow Spring that support the local watershed and wildlife habitat.