2017 Map of Tamarack Gulch

About this map

Umatilla National Forest and Whitman National Forest converge in this high-altitude landscape of the Blue Mountains, defined by deep drainage systems and seasonal water sources. The map traces the rugged divide between Tamarack Gulch and South Canyon, where numerous named springs like Jungle Spring and Windy Spring provide vital water in a region dominated by timber and steep terrain. This area, spanning the border of Umatilla and Union Counties, remains largely dedicated to forest management, accessible via a network of service roads such as Pearson Creek Rd 050. The orientation of waterways like Meadow Cr and Waucup Cr illustrates the complex topography of the southern Blue Mountains before they fall away toward lower elevations. Historical land divisions are clearly marked, including the survey lines for t3s r33e and the uniquely designated t3s r33 1/2 E.