2011 Map of Lord Flat

About this map

The Snake River carves through this borderland between Idaho and Oregon, defining a landscape of high plateaus and steep drainages. Remote agricultural and ranching outposts such as Tryon Creek Ranch and Somers Ranch are positioned near the network of creeks feeding the river, including Lookout Creek and Camp Creek. The presence of the Lord Flat Airport on the elevated expanse of Lord Flat suggests the necessity of aerial access in this isolated backcountry. To the south, Mormon Flat and the Dorrance Cow Camp indicate the area's history of seasonal livestock grazing. Terrain features like Tryon Saddle and Englishman Hill provide significant navigational landmarks for those traversing the heights above Deep Creek and the river canyon. This survey illustrates the persistence of traditional land use in a region where the geography dictates the placement of every trail and camp.