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2017 Map of Sumpter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sumpter sits at the confluence of Cracker Cr and McCully Fork, serving as a focal point for the complex network of mountain roads and water infrastructure in this corner of the Whitman National Forest. The landscape is defined by its industrial and agricultural history, visible through features like the McEwen Valley Ditch and Hawley Ditch that traverse Sumpter Valley. These gravity-fed water systems imply a heritage of resource management tied to the valley floor, while the surrounding uplands are marked by numerous named springs such as Antelope Spring and Morin Spring.

High-elevation landmarks like Huckleberry Mtn and Larch Summit overlook a terrain carved by gulches, including Sawmill Gulch and Bear Gulch. The presence of the Blue Mountain Cem near the town site provides a clear connection for genealogists tracing families from this mountain community. The map also traces the winding course of the Powder River, which flows through the valley alongside forest routes like the Iron Horse Loop and Skyline Rd.