2017 Map of McIntyre Creek

About this map

Umatilla National Forest and Whitman National Forest converge in this high-elevation landscape, where the headwaters of numerous creeks carve through the terrain. The drainage network is particularly dense here, defined by the south-flowing McIntyre Creek and the meandering path of McCoy Cr and Starkey Cr, which eventually meet the Grande Ronde River at the southeastern corner. The map documents a complex system of Forest Service access roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 21 and Nat For Dev Rd 2135, which serve as the primary infrastructure through the timberland. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family-named landmarks like Bowman Spring, Tucker Spring, and Porter Spring, which likely served as vital water sources for early mountain travelers and rangers. The deep incisions of Dark Canyon and Little Dark Canyon highlight the topographical challenges of the Blue Mountains region.