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2023 Map of The Cockscomb

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of The Cockscomb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

North Fork John Day Wilderness and Umatilla National Forest dominate this high-country landscape along the border of Grant and Umatilla counties. This territory is defined by its water sources and meadows, including Wassen Meadows, Turner Meadow, and the Onion Flats. The namesake landmark, The Cockscomb, stands near Snapp Spring, while Putney Mtn rises to the southwest.

Historically used for grazing and resource management, the area is crisscrossed by specialized routes like the Beeman Junkins Trl and Welch Creek Trl. The North Fork John Day Wild and Scenic River carves through the northern reaches, fed by a network of drainages including Desolation Creek, Moonshine Creek, and Kelsay Creek. Numerous reliable water points such as Mote Spring and Big Springs suggest the importance of the land for livestock and wildlife.