1987 Map of Mc Lain Gulch

About this map

The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area meet in this 1980s landscape, where a dense network of gulches and creeks drains toward the Snake River corridor. The map highlights the transition between protected forest lands and recreation zones, centered around the rugged drainage of Mc Lain Gulch. Notable for its absence of established towns, the area is instead defined by its natural water features like Hunsaker Creek and North Pine Creek, alongside smaller landmarks such as Gregg Spring and McGee Spring. For those tracing historical land use, the presence of a Gravel Pit and the Roadside Park suggests the modest infrastructure supporting travel through this remote Baker County terrain. The survey captures a moment when the wild character of Grouse Flat and the surrounding canyons remained largely defined by topography and forest boundaries.