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1990 Map of Squirrel Prairie

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Squirrel Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep path through the borderlands of Oregon and Idaho, defining the central character of this remote landscape. To the west, the Summit Ridge and Long Ridge overlook the plateau of Squirrel Prairie, while the eastern side rises sharply toward the Nez Perce National Forest. The river itself is a succession of technical hazards, including Three Creek Rapids, Wild Sheep Rapids, and Rocky Point Rapids, marking a section of the river where passage was historically dictated by the water's flow through the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.

Human presence is sparse and largely historical, represented by the Hibbs Ranch (Site) and Marks Cabin. Transportation in these high elevations relies on primitive routes like the Western Rim Pack Trail, which follows the high ground above the canyon floor. From the heights of Black Mountain to the riverside at Warm Springs Bar, the map documents a geography of isolation where springs like Jensen Spring and Coyote Spring were critical waypoints for those navigating the wilderness.