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1972 Map of Trout Meadows

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Trout Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

North Fork John Day River winds through this mountainous terrain at the border of Union and Grant Counties, where early 1970s field checks recorded a landscape defined by forest management and resource extraction. Mining activity is evidenced by the Klopp Placer Mine and Thornburg Placer Mine located along the river's path, while numerous drill holes across the slopes suggest ongoing exploration for mineral or timber resources.

Wilderness designations shaped the character of this area, with the North Fork John Day Wilderness and Umatilla National Forest protecting vast tracts of land. High-elevation points like White Pine Knob and Hoodoo rise above the drainage systems of Meadow Creek and Crane Creek. Traditional access is marked by the Packsaddle Trail and North Fork Trail, connecting seasonal camps and meadows like Cabell Meadow and Happy Prairie.