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1995 Map of Sullivan Gulch

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Sullivan Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Starkey Experimental Forest and the surrounding wilderness of the Wallowa-Whitman and Umatilla National Forests dominate this interior Oregon landscape. This mid-1990s record captures the region's focus on forest management and ecology, centered on the Experimental Forest Headquarters and a network of named springs like Sardine Spring, Blarney Spring, and Doherty Spring. The topography is defined by the sharp descent of Sullivan Gulch and the winding course of Camas Creek, where numerous Gravel Pits are noted along the roads.

The map reveals a landscape balancing conservation with seasonal use, featuring a designated Winter Recreation Area and landmarks such as Frog Heaven Meadow and Four Corners. The boundary between Union and Umatilla counties zigzags across the terrain, illustrating the jurisdictional divides within these managed timberlands. For the researcher, the map provides a precise look at the hydrology and access points that defined the Blue Mountains backcountry during this era.