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2014 Map of Sleepy Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Wallowa National Forest land defines this portion of northeastern Oregon, where a complex network of ridges and drainages creates a high-relief landscape. The terrain is characterized by prominent landforms such as Sleepy Ridge, Wing Ridge, and Windy Ridge, which separate deep canyons and gulches. Names like Windy Hell Canyon, Rheumatiz Gulch, and Saddle Gulch suggest the character and challenges faced by early travelers and land managers in this wilderness.

Water sources are vital in this high-elevation environment, with Lightning Creek, Sleepy Creek, and Medicine Creek carving distinct paths through the forest. Small, named clearings and high points, including Sour Apple Flat, Grassy Knoll, and Bald Knob, provide specific landmarks within the larger national forest boundary. The map illustrates the specialized geography of the region, where every canyon and ridge line is named, reflecting its importance for navigation and forest administration.