2014 Map of Sheep Creek Divide

About this map

Wallowa National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where the Sheep Creek Divide serves as a prominent watershed boundary in the rugged northeastern corner of Oregon. This 2014 survey documents a network of remote ridges and canyons, most notably the steep descent into the Imnaha River canyon on the eastern side of the sheet. The terrain is characterized by long, named ridges such as Grizzly Ridge, Dead Horse Ridge, and Beeler Ridge, which provide natural corridors through the wilderness. These geographical features highlight the isolation of the area, punctuated only by forest access points like Big Sheep Creek Rd and Freezeout Rd. Numerous seasonal and perennial streams, including Big Sheep Cr and Double Cr, carve deep into the plateau, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that feed the larger river systems of the region.