1964 Map of Minam

About this map

The confluence of the Wallowa River and Minam River forms the geographic heart of this mid-century survey, centered on the settlement of Minam. The town serves as a critical junction where the Union Pacific railroad line follows the riverbank, supported by a nearby Substation. This area is characterized by the transition from river valley recreation at the Minam State Rec Area to the high-elevation timberlands of the Wallowa Nat Forest. Higher up the slopes, a network of tracks like the Cougar (Pack) Trail and various Jeep Trails provide access to the ridges. Isolated water sources, including Chestnut Spring and Alder Spring, are scattered across the drainage basins of Big Deer Creek and Squaw Creek, marking vital points for forest management and local travel in this corner of Northeast Oregon.