2017 Map of Rose Springs

About this map

Rose Springs and the northern reaches of the Umatilla National Forest dominate this landscape, where the plateau of Garfield County is carved into a series of dramatic ridges and canyons. The map reveals a land defined by water sources, with numerous named points such as Government Spring, Lanzie Spring, and Alder Thicket Spring providing vital points of reference in an otherwise high, arid environment. The transition from the agricultural lands near Tatman Mtn in the north to the forested drainage systems of the south is marked by an extensive network of Forest Service roads, including Nat For Dev Rd 040 and Nat For Dev Rd 080. Local landmarks like Abels Ridge and Stevens Ridge underscore the topographical complexity of the Blue Mountains' foothills. The presence of Hatten Well and Sawmill Spring suggests the area's historical reliance on these specific locations for livestock and forest management activities.