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2014 Map of Temperance Creek

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Temperance Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep path through this borderland between Oregon and Idaho, defining the eastern edge of the Wallowa National Forest. The landscape is dominated by steep drainage systems and narrow ridges, such as Wing Ridge and Summit Ridge, which drop precipitously toward the river canyon. This 2014 survey documents the complex network of creeks that feed into the main stem, including Temperance Creek and Kirkwood Cr.

Along the riverbanks, several distinct flats and rapids are identified, highlighting the historical use of the canyon's limited level ground. Significant river features include Lord Bar, High Bar, and Little Bar, alongside challenging navigation points like Chini Bar Rapids and Salt Creek Rapids. Notable landmarks such as Suicide Point and Slaughter Gulch provide insight into the local nomenclature of this backcountry region, where topographic transit is dictated by passes like Ninemile Saddle and Hominy Saddle.