2017 Map of McLain Gulch

About this map

Whitman National Forest dominates this northeastern Oregon landscape, where the intricate drainages of the Pine Creek watershed carve through high-elevation terrain. This 2017 survey details a remote area of Baker County characterized by deep canyons and prominent flats, such as Grouse Flat and Black Canyon. The land is defined by its water sources, including the major confluence at North Pine Creek and the presence of high-country springs like Gregg Spring and McGee Spring. Access into this backcountry is primary via forest service corridors like North Pine Road and NFD 39 Road, which follow the contours of the gulches. For those studying the geography of the Blue Mountains, the map shows the complex network of seasonal and perennial streams, including Plummer Gulch and Grays Gulch, as they feed into the larger river system of the region.