1995 Map of Old Timer Mountain

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep path through the canyonlands of the Idaho-Oregon border, serving as the primary geographic axis for this 1995 survey. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of Old Timer Mountain and Indian Trail Ridge, where the steep descent to the water's edge is marked by a sequence of formidable white water, including Willow Creek Rapids and Wild Sheep Rapids. This terrain represents a crucial corridor for both historical transit and backcountry ranching, evidenced by the presence of the Nez Perce Trail and the McGaffee Cow Camp (Site). The riverbank at Johnson Bar and the McGaffee Cabin reflect the localized human footprints within the vast Hells Canyon Wilderness. This map captures the remote character of the region before modern digital shifts, documenting the specific locations of seasonal camps and the intricate network of gulches and ridges that dictated movement through the Wallowa-Whitman and Nez Perce National Forests.