1967 Map of Wenaha Forks

About this map

The Wenaha Forks confluence serves as the central focal point of this 1967 survey, where the North Fork Wenaha River and South Fork Wenaha River meet within the Umatilla National Forest. This remote corner of the Blue Mountains, straddling the Washington and Oregon state line and the Columbia and Wallowa county boundary, is defined by sharp elevation changes and high ridgelines. Features like Sawtooth Ridge, Dexter Ridge, and Beaver Ridge dominate the landscape, separated by deep drainages such as Trapper Creek and Beaver Creek. The map documents a primitive transportation network consisting primarily of a Pack Trail winding through the Wenaha Wilderness. Notable landmarks for navigation in this backcountry include Round Butte and high-altitude grazing areas like Elk Flat, alongside vital water sources such as Peerless Spring and Spring.