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1998 Map of Mc Clellan Mountain

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Mc Clellan Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Aldrich Mountains define the high-elevation interior of the Malheur National Forest in this central Oregon survey. The landscape is characterized by a series of prominent peaks and canyons, including the namesake McClellan Mountain and the high point of First Peak. A legacy of resource extraction is evident at the Cinnabar Mine located near Cinnabar Creek, highlighting the mineral interests that once drew prospectors to these steep slopes.

Water sources are vital markers in this high-desert forest environment, with numerous named features such as Bear Flat Springs, Cold Spring, and Prospect Spring indicating the importance of reliable water for both livestock and wildlife. To the south, Murderers Creek winds through the terrain, joined by tributaries like Charlie Mack Creek and Luce Creek. Geologists and local historians can trace the intricate network of drainage patterns and topographical landmarks like Packsaddle Gap and The Hole that have dictated travel through this part of Grant County for generations.