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2017 Map of Squirrel Prairie

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Squirrel Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Snake River dominates this section of the border between Idaho and Oregon, carving through the dramatic depths of Hells Canyon. The river is marked by several navigational hazards, including Wild Sheep Rapids, Rocky Point Rapids, and Hells Mountain Rapids, while several bars such as Rock Bar and Warm Springs Bar line the banks. The landscape is a high-altitude wilderness where the Wallowa National Forest, Nez Perce National Forest, and Payette National Forest converge.

Local landmarks provide specific points for navigation and history, from the high plateau of Squirrel Prairie to the distinct summits of Bear Mtn and Cliff Mtn. Freshwater sources are carefully noted for travelers, including Benjamin Spring, Coyote Spring, and Lamont Springs. The map also reveals the connectivity of the high country through features like Chimney Saddle and Brush Creek Saddle, which served as traditional passage points through the steep ridges.