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2014 Map of Steamboat Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Steamboat Lake
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 and the Whitman National Forest converge in this high-elevation region of the Wallowa Mountains. The landscape is defined by its dramatic glacial topography, featuring high summits like Sturgill Peak, Minam Peak, and Elkhorn Peak. Between these heights lie numerous alpine water bodies, including the namesake Steamboat Lake, Swamp Lake, and Long Lake to the north, while Diamond Lake and Tombstone Lake sit further south near South Fork Catherine Cr.

The hydrography of the area is centered on the Minam River and the North Minam River, which carve through deep drainages such as Granite Gulch. This 2014 survey documents the wilderness character of the Union Co and Wallowa Co border, where land is managed for preservation. The absence of roads and settlements emphasizes the primitive nature of the terrain near China Cap Ridge and Glacier Mtn, providing a clear record of the watershed and mountain system as it existed in the early 21st century.