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1964 Map of Mc Intyre Creek

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Mc Intyre Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Umatilla National Forest and Whitman National Forest converge in this high-elevation landscape, where the Old Indian Treaty Bdy cuts across the northern terrain. The map documents a rugged drainage system defined by McIntyre Creek, McCoy Creek, and the Grande Ronde River at the southeastern corner. This area serves as a critical junction for water resources, featuring numerous named sources such as Antler Spring, Coyote Spring, and Porter Spring.

The southern portion of the sheet reveals the industrial and research history of the region, specifically within the Starkey Experimental Forest. Here, the remnants of early 20th-century timber transport are visible along the Old Meadow Creek Railroad Grade, which follows the path of Meadow Creek. The terrain is deeply incised by steep drainages like Little Dark Canyon and Tucker Canyon, illustrating the complex topography that historically challenged rail engineering and forestry in the Blue Mountains.