2023 Map of Sleepy Ridge

About this map

Hells Canyon Wilderness and the Wallowa National Forest define this landscape of high ridges and deep drainages in Wallowa County. The terrain is characterized by a series of north-south elevations including Sleepy Ridge, Haas Ridge, and Summit Ridge, which are separated by significant watercourses like Medicine Creek and Lightning Creek. A network of backcountry trails, such as the Western Rim National Recreation Trl and the Jakey Ridge Trl, connects high-elevation points like Bald Knob and Grassy Knoll. The naming conventions reflect a rugged character, with locations such as Windy Hell Canyon and Sour Apple Flat suggesting the experiences of early travelers and foresters. This map documents a largely undeveloped environment preserved for its wilderness value, where the drainage patterns of Sleepy Creek and Cow Creek provide a clear view of the complex topography before it descends toward the Snake River system.