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2023 Map of Tower Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Tower Mtn rises as the central landmark of this high-elevation landscape, where the boundaries of Umatilla National Forest and Whitman National Forest converge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of forest service roads and specialized trails, including the Tower Mtn Road 5226 Trl and various OHV routes like the Lookout Creek Ohv Trl. These pathways trace the drainages of White Creek and Umapine Creek, providing access to the more secluded reaches of the North Fork John Day Wilderness in the southwest.

Several open clearings such as Big Creek Meadow, Frazier Meadow, and Hidaway Meadows provide distinct breaks in the timbered slopes. Water sources are critical in this environment, marked by named points like Lookout Spring and Reno Spring. This modern survey reflects the contemporary management of the Blue Mountains, showing the specific corridors used for snowmobiling and off-highway vehicle recreation across the Umatilla and Union county line.