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2014 Map of North Minam Meadows

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of North Minam Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Wallowa National Forest encompasses this high-elevation wilderness, characterized by a complex network of glacial basins and alpine lakes. The geography is anchored by the Lostine River to the east and the N Minam River to the south, with prominent elevations like Goat Mountain and Lookout Mountain defining the skyline. The presence of North Minam Meadows and Lapover Meadows suggests vital grazing or transit areas within the steep terrain.

Water is a dominant feature, with numerous isolated basins such as McCubbin Basin, Swamp Basin, and Wilson Basin collecting snowmelt into bodies of water like Maxwell Lake, Bear Lake, and Chimney Lake. These features, along with names like Sturgil Saddle and Sandy Saddle, indicate a landscape where travel was traditionally dictated by natural passes. The map also records early access via Upper Lostine Rd, providing a detailed look at the hydrology and topographical barriers of this portion of the Wallowa range.