2011 Map of Wenaha Forks

About this map

Wenaha Forks marks the confluence where the North Fork Wenaha River and South Fork Wenaha River join to form the main stem of the Wenaha River. This high-country landscape in Wallowa County is defined by a series of prominent divides, including Beaver Ridge, Sawtooth Ridge, and Dexter Ridge, which separate the various tributaries feeding into the river system. The presence of Peerless Spring and numerous named drainages like Slick Ear Creek and Jaussaud Creek illustrate the complex watershed of this mountain terrain. Evidence of high-altitude navigation and land use is visible in the network of Forest Service roads and trails that traverse areas like Elk Flat and the slopes near Round Butte. This 2011 survey records the topographical layout of these ridges and canyons, providing a baseline for researchers interested in the geomorphology and land-management history of the Oregon-Washington border region.