2023 Map of Thimbleberry Mountain

About this map

Thimbleberry Mtn rises at the heart of this landscape, surrounded by a complex system of ridges and saddles within the Umatilla National Forest. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of several critical drainages, including the South Fork Umatilla River in the northwest and North Fork Meacham Creek cutting through the central and eastern sections. These waterways are fed by numerous small springs, such as Huckleberry Spring, Banjo Spring, and Pole Spring, which suggest a land historically utilized for seasonal grazing and forest management rather than permanent settlement. The presence of named landmarks like Rocky Bedground and Pileup Saddle points to the area's significance for early livestock herding and pack trails. High points like Black Mtn and Wilbur Mtn anchor the ridges, while Goodman Ridge and Little Goodman Ridge provide natural corridors through the steep relief of the Blue Mountains.