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1993 Map of Mount Moriah

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Mount Moriah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Minam River flows through a deep drainage that marks the boundary between Union and Wallowa counties, anchoring a landscape defined by high ridges and protected wilderness. The 1993 revision of this area reveals a terrain almost entirely within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, where significant geological and surveying markers like Mount Moriah and Collusion Point oversee a network of pack trails and 4wd tracks. The inclusion of the Minam River Ridge Mine and various springs, such as Chicken Spring and Rock Spring, points to the region's history of mineral exploration and the vital importance of water sources in the high country.

The southeastern portion of the map transitions into the Eagle Cap Wilderness, featuring distinctive landmarks like Backbone Ridge and Monument Point. This map is particularly useful for those tracing the development of trail systems or identifying family-named landmarks like Murphy Creek and Patrick Creek. The convergence of the Little Minam River with its primary fork illustrates a classic high-elevation fluvial pattern, while named meadows such as Horse Meadow indicate historical grazing or camping sites for early wilderness travelers.