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2011 Map of Spodue Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Spodue Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Spodue Mountain and its surrounding high-country terrain define this portion of the Fremont-Winema National Forest landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The prominent Black Hills Lookout stands as a focal point for the region's fire management history, overlooking a network of forest service roads and drainage basins. The Sycan River meanders through the western half of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries like Blue Creek and Snake Creek.

Water is a defining feature of this high-desert environment, evidenced by numerous named springs and small lakes that likely served as vital landmarks for early settlers and foresters alike. Locations such as Wild Billy Lake, Tim Brown Spring, and Bob Plank Spring suggest a history of personal and family names tied to the land. From the broad expanse of Elde Flat to the hollow of Coyote Bucket, the map documents a transition between open flats and mountain peaks, interconnected by corridors like Ivory Pines Rd and Goodwa Springs Rd.