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1967 Map of Paradise

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Paradise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Paradise and its surrounding canyonlands appear here along the northern border of the Wallowa National Forest. This remote settlement is defined by its dramatic topographic relief, where Joseph Canyon and Joseph Creek carve deep through the plateau. The map details a landscape of high ridges and winding drainages, such as Rye Ridge and Horse Pasture Ridge, which dominate the central and southern portions of the quadrangle.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Paradise Cem just north of the townsite, while numerous water sources like Allen Spring and Tamarack Creek Spring reveal the vital points for ranching and forest management in this rugged corner of the Pacific Northwest. A network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails provides the primary means of navigation through the steep terrain of Brushy Gulch and Rush Creek, illustrating the isolation of this high-elevation community during the late 1960s.