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1992 Map of Steins Pillar

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Steins Pillar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Steins Pillar rises as a prominent landmark in this 1990s survey of the Ochoco Mountains. This landscape is defined by the high-elevation terrain of the Ochoco National Forest and the protected Mill Creek Wilderness. The topography is shaped by deep drainages such as Desolation Canyon and a network of named springs including Jesse Spring and White Fir Spring, which support the high-country ecosystem.

Tracing the Twin Pillars Trail reveals the remote character of the area, connecting hikers to the striking Twin Pillars formation near the northern boundary. While primarily managed for forest and wilderness values, the map indicates localized human activity at the Quarry near Dorn Spring. This record provides a clear look at the trail systems and drainage patterns in Crook County before modern shifts in land management, showing established points like Spears Meadow and Wildcat Mountain.