2017 Map of Pearson Ridge

About this map

Umatilla National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in the Blue Mountains, where a complex network of forest development roads and primitive tracks provides access to remote basins and ridgelines. The area is characterized by vast meadows and springs that served as vital landmarks for early travelers and livestock herders, including Long Meadows, Hidaway Meadows, and Winom Meadows. The central Pearson Ridge stands as a prominent divide between the drainages of Cable Creek and Winom Creek, while named geographic curiosities like Butcher Knife and Whoop De Doo suggest the local vernacular of the region's ranching and forestry history.