2020 Map of Tamarack Gulch

About this map

The boundary between Umatilla National Forest and Whitman National Forest runs through this section of the Blue Mountains, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of drainages and seasonal springs. The high-altitude terrain is marked by naming conventions that suggest a history of early livestock grazing and exploration, featuring numerous water sources like Jungle Spring, McClellan Spring, and Klondike Spring. These vital points of interest provided necessary water for transit through the steep corridors of Tamarack Gulch and Dark Canyon.