2023 Map of Meadow Brook Summit

About this map

The North Fork John Day River cuts across the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape on the border of Umatilla and Grant counties. Within the protected bounds of the Umatilla National Forest, the terrain is defined by dramatic changes in elevation, ranging from the prominent Meadow Brook Summit to the depths of Tamarack Canyon and Sulphur Gulch. A network of forest and county roads, including Ritter-Dale Rd and Bone Point Rd, provides access to remote landmarks such as Elk Grove and Litch Meadow. Water sources are scattered throughout the drainages, featuring Rush Pond, Gilson Pond, and the winding Twelvemile Creek. This map reveals the contemporary management of the American West, where public lands support a mix of watershed protection and recreational topography such as Shivers Rim.