1990 Map of Steamboat Lake

About this map

The Minam River flows through the center of this high-elevation landscape, where the Wallowa National Forest meets the Whitman National Forest. This 1990 survey provides a detailed view of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and its collection of subalpine basins, including the namesake Steamboat Lake and the nearby Catched Two Lake. The topographic relief is defined by sharp peaks and ridges, most notably Glacier Mountain and the prominent China Cap Ridge. The map documents a complex drainage system where Elkhorn Creek, Copper Creek, and Wild Sheep Creek carve through the granite terrain. The absence of roads underscores the area's protected status, with only a solitary Trail network providing access to remote sites like Tombstone Lake and Swamp Lake at the foot of Elkhorn Peak.