1967 Map of Table Mountain

About this map

Wallowa National Forest serves as the backdrop for this 1960s survey, dominated by the high plateau of Table Mountain and the steep drainages that feed into Joseph Creek. The landscape is a network of named springs and narrow canyons, including Table Mountain Spr, Wilder Spring, and Milk Spring, which suggest the critical importance of water sources in this high-country environment. Historical infrastructure for forest management is evident at the Kirkland Lookout Tower and Kirkland Campground, while the inclusion of the Pack Trail system and Jeep Trail routes highlights the era's primary methods for traversing the complex terrain. Geological and navigational landmarks such as Haystack Rock and Starvation Ridge provide a sense of the varied topography that defined land use and travel in this portion of Wallowa County.