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2014 Map of Promise

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Promise stands as the central landmark of this high-plateau landscape in northern Wallowa County, where the terrain is defined by deep drainages and isolated flats. The map details a complex network of seasonal and perennial streams, including the north-flowing Sickfoot Cr and Wallupa Cr, which carve through the timbered sections of the Wallowa National Forest. To the northwest, the Grande Ronde River cuts a prominent path through the topography, serving as a primary hydrological feature for the region.

Remote upland areas like McNutt Flat and Ray Flat illustrate the traditional land use patterns of this corner of Oregon, where access is provided by unpaved routes such as Promise Rd and Sickfoot Ln. These names reflect the local history and geography of the area's early settlement. The presence of features like Ward Canyon and Mid Point provides specific spatial reference points for those studying the natural boundaries and historic ranching or forestry footprints of the district.