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1967 Map of Panjab Creek

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Panjab Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Camp Wooten State Park and the deep drainage of the Tucannon River anchor this topographic survey of the Blue Mountains region. The landscape is defined by its high ridges and a dense network of water sources, including Cascara Spring, Alnus Spring, and Table Spring. These reliable water points and the sheltered valleys formed by Panjab Creek and Turkey Creek have long supported seasonal activity within the Umatilla National Forest.

Evidence of traditional land use and early recreation is visible in the placement of the Panjab Campground and the Indian Corral landmark. The mapping of the Pack Trail system alongside early vehicle routes like Kendall Skyline Road illustrates the transition from pack animal access to modern forest management. This 1960s snapshot captures the area's geography before significant modern infrastructure altered these remote Columbia County canyons.