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2017 Map of Wheeler Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Umatilla National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape of north-central Oregon, where the terrain breaks into complex ridges and meadows. Family-named landmarks and remote water sources define the geography, from Wineland Lake and Wineland Canyon in the north to the southern slopes of Indian Mtn and Starvation Ridge. The presence of the Winlock Cem near Winlock Rd serves as a quiet marker of the area's rural history, situated near the headwaters of Alder Cr.

High plateaus and basins like Snow Basin and Gutherie Prairie suggest a landscape used for seasonal grazing and timber management. The rugged topography is punctuated by distinctive peaks and gaps, including Wheeler Point and The Notch, while numerous small water bodies such as Hubbel Lake and Clark Lake are scattered across the various townships. A dense network of Forest Service roads, including The Notch Rd and Alder Creek Rd, provides the primary access through this heavily timbered country.