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2020 Map of Sanderson Spring

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sanderson Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Umatilla National Forest dominates this section of the Blue Mountains, where high ridges and deep canyons dictate the flow of both water and travel. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Huckleberry Mtn and Pfefferkorn Ridge, with the Grande Ronde Valley opening to the southwest. This area serves as a critical watershed, evidenced by the numerous named water sources like Sanderson Spring, McMullen Spring, and the Feik Reservoirs that sustain the high-elevation landscape.

Road systems like Ruckle Rd and Summerville Rd follow the natural contours of the land, providing access to landmarks such as Moonshine Canyon and Jack Canyon. For the researcher or local historian, the map preserves specific land-use features including Arnolds Pond and Jarvis Ponds, along with family-named geographic markers like Smith Ridge and Andies Ridge, reflecting a long history of seasonal activity and forest management.