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2014 Map of Tower Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Tower Mountain rises as the central landmark in this high-elevation landscape within the Blue Mountains, straddling the boundary of Umatilla National Forest and Whitman National Forest. The 2014 survey reveals a terrain defined by complex drainage networks and open subalpine clearings, including Frazier Meadow, Hidaway Meadows, and the expansive Big Creek Meadow to the south.

A network of Forest Service roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 5160 and Nat For Dev Rd 360, provides access to these timberlands and their vital water sources. Numerous named springs and creeks, including Lookout Spring, Reno Spring, and the headwaters of Big Cr, underscore the area's importance for watershed management and seasonal grazing. The map also delineates the administrative border between Umatilla and Union counties, which bisects the eastern portion of the quadrangle.