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2017 Map of Whitney

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Whitney occupies a central position within the Whitney Valley, a significant clearing surrounded by the dense timber of the Whitman National Forest and Malheur National Forest. The settlement's history is tied to the management of these public lands, evidenced by the network of forest roads like Gene Hale Rd and N Fork Burnt River Rd that crisscross the high-altitude terrain. Notable for genealogists, the Whitney Cem sits just east of the primary settlement area.

The landscape is defined by the N Fork Burnt River and its various tributaries, including S Fork Gimlet Cr and Patrick Cr. Open grazing and riparian areas such as Griffin Meadow, Patrick Meadow, and Hale Meadow contrast with the surrounding slopes. The presence of numerous named water sources like Old Cabin Spring and the Trout Creek Reservoir indicates the importance of water management in this high-country environment.