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2017 Map of Wenaha Forks

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wenaha Forks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Umatilla National Forest encompasses the deep drainages and sharp divides of this corner of the Blue Mountains, where the North and South Forks converge at Wenaha Forks. The drainage pattern is exceptionally defined, with steep ridges like Sawtooth Ridge, Dexter Ridge, and Beaver Ridge separating the various creek systems. This 2017 survey illustrates a landscape primarily accessible by an extensive network of foot and pack trails rather than roads, reflecting the managed wilderness character of the Wallowa County and Columbia County borderlands.

Outdoor researchers and local historians can trace the paths of the Wenaha River Trail and Elk Flats Trail, which connect high points like Round Butte to the river floor. While the terrain is dominated by natural features like Cougar Canyon and Peerless Spring, the map also documents vital forest infrastructure such as Timothy Spring Rd and the clearing at Elk Flat, providing a detailed look at the geography of this Pacific Northwest interior.