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1995 Map of Wenaha Forks

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Wenaha Forks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Wenaha Forks marks the meeting of dramatic high-elevation ridges and canyon waters in the Wenahatucannon Wilderness. In the mid-1990s, this landscape within the Umatilla National Forest was defined by an extensive network of remote trails and natural springs. Travel through the area followed the spine of Sawtooth Ridge and Dexter Ridge, while reliable water sources like Godman Spring and Peerless Spring provided essential stopovers for forest navigation.

The drainage of the Wenaha River and its South Fork Wenaha River creates a deep relief against landmarks like Round Butte and the high expanse of Elk Flat. This survey captures the wilderness boundary and the jurisdictional lines of the Walla Walla District, illustrating a protected backcountry era before significant modern changes. The topographic detail highlights the relationship between the Sawtooth Ridge Trail and the steep descents into Cougar Creek and Trapper Creek.