2020 Map of Trout Meadows

About this map

The North Fork John Day Wild and Scenic River carves a deep valley through the high timberland of the Blue Mountains, marking a sharp transition in the landscape of eastern Oregon. This 2020 survey highlights a region defined by extensive forest management and backcountry recreation, split between the Whitman National Forest and the Umatilla National Forest. High-altitude clearings such as Trout Meadows, Cabell Meadow, and Crane Flats offer rare open spaces amidst the dense canopy, while prominent landforms like White Pine Knob and Trout Meadows Butte overlook the drainage systems of Trout Cr and Meadow Cr. The map reveals a specialized winter transportation network, including the Ukiah-Granite Road 52 (Snow) and the Elkhorn Drive Snowmobile (Snow), which connect these high-country meadows when heavy snow closes standard access. This modern survey is an essential tool for understanding the contemporary topography of the Union and Grant county line.