1967 Map of Teepee Butte

About this map

Teepee Ridge and Hunting Ridge define the high, dissected landscape of the Wallowa National Forest in this 1960s topographic study. The map captures a backcountry environment where movement is dictated by a network of primitive routes, including a Jeep Trail and various Pack Trails that descend into steep drainages like Joseph Creek and Cottonwood Creek. Human presence is represented by seasonal encampments and operational outposts, such as the Hunting Camp Cow Camp and the proximity of the Billy Meadows Guard Sta 6 Mi.. Located along the Washington and Oregon state line, the area is marked by numerous water sources vital for forest management and livestock, including Wildhorse Spring, Huffman Camp Spr, and the West Fork Creek. These features illustrate the traditional use of the high timber country for grazing and hunting during the mid-20th century.