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2014 Map of Sumpter

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sumpter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sumpter serves as the focal point for this survey of the northern Elkhorn Mountains, sitting at the confluence of McCully Fork and Cracker Cr. The town plan is clearly defined by historical streets like N Columbia St and E Austin St, while the Blue Mtn Cem remains a significant local landmark on the outskirts. The surrounding landscape of the Whitman National Forest is characterized by extensive water management features, including the McEwen Valley Ditch and Hawley Ditch, which trace the contours of the Powder River valley.

Elevations rise sharply toward the south and west, leading to prominent heights like Huckleberry Mtn and Larch Summit. The transition from the valley floor at Sumpter Valley to the higher reaches of Big Huckleberry Butte is dotted with numerous named water sources such as Iris Pond and Alder Spring. This detailed record of the terrain also notes specific local features like Sawmill Gulch and Juniper Flat, reflecting the historical resource-based economy of this Oregon mountain region.