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2017 Map of The Cockscomb

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of The Cockscomb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Umatilla National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Umatilla and Grant counties. This 2017 survey details a complex hydrologic network feeding the North Fork John Day River and Desolation Cr, with numerous seasonal water sources such as Mote Spring, Snapp Spring, and Big Springs supporting the surrounding ecosystem.

The terrain is characterized by a series of high basins and clearings, including Turner Meadow, Wassen Meadows, and Onion Flats. Prominent landmarks like The Cockscomb and Putney Mtn rise above deep incisions like Meengs Canyon. An extensive system of forest development roads, such as Nat Forest Develop Road 10 Rd, provides access to these remote reaches for management and recreation, reflecting the modern administrative footprint of the Blue Mountains region.