2020 Map of Sherod Meadows

About this map

Wallowa National Forest land defines the northern reaches of this Wallowa County terrain, where a series of prominent ridges and drainages shape the high-country landscape. Significant elevation changes are marked by Deer Ridge and Washboard Ridge, while a network of springs—including Yellow Jacket Spring, Five Dollar Spring, and Fourth of July Spring—suggests the vital importance of water sources in this upland environment. The presence of Sherod Meadows provides a natural opening amidst the timbered slopes. In the southern portion, the map reveals a system of forest roads such as Tick Hill Rd and Straight Whiskey Creek Rd, which follow the contours of Powwatka Ridge. These routes and the named gulches, like Upper Minor Gulch, trace the historical patterns of resource management and navigation in this corner of the Pacific Northwest.