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2017 Map of Sturgill Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep boundary between Baker County, Oregon, and Washington County, Idaho, where its waters are held by the Brownlee Reservoir. This canyon landscape is defined by dramatic elevation changes and a series of named drainages that feed into the river system. To the east, the rugged terrain rises into the Payette National Forest, where steep draws like Limestone Gulch and Quartz Gulch underscore the area's geological character.

The presence of Andrew Spring and Coyote Flat suggests a geography that, while steep, supported seasonal movement or localized water sources in the high country. Long-established routes like the Snake River Rd follow the water's edge, connecting isolated hollows such as East Long Hollow and Long Hollow. This map reflects a borderland defined by its hydrology and federal forest management, where small tributaries like Skookum Chuck Cr and Sturgill Creek cut through the steep walls of the Hells Canyon region.