2014 Map of Meacham Lake

About this map

The settlement of Meacham sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the waters of Meacham Cr and Meacham Lake drain through the northern Blue Mountains. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and drainage basins, including Salmon Back Ridge and Johnson Ridge, which separate deep cuts such as Coyote Canyon and Railroad Canyon. This 2014 survey documents the dense network of forest service roads, including NFD 020 RD and Johnson Tower Rd, that pierce the timbered tracts of the Umatilla National Forest and Whitman National Forest. Local water sources like Blue Kettle Spring and Folsoms Spring are marked along the ridgelines, providing vital points of reference for those navigating the backcountry. The map also traces the modern and historical transportation corridors of Old Us 30 and the Kamela Hwy as they transition across the Umatilla and Union County boundary.