2017 Map of Three Lakes Country

About this map

Marshman Lake and Nuxall Lake sit at the heart of this high-plateau region in Wallowa County, defining the eponymous Three Lakes Country. This interior landscape is marked by a complex network of drainage systems, including Middle Fork Crow Cr and branches of Lightning Cr, which have carved deep features like Box Canyon and Wolf Canyon into the terrain. The presence of Hayden Butte serves as a prominent landmark overlooking the southern portion of the survey. The road network, including the Zumwalt Rd and Mark Conrad Ranch Rd, indicates the ongoing importance of ranching and remote land access in this part of northeastern Oregon. Researchers can trace the hydrography from Hayden Lake down through Hauden Cr, illustrating how water moves across these high-elevation basins.