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2014 Map of Wildcat Point

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wildcat Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Middle Fork John Day River cuts a deep path through this portion of eastern Oregon, where the boundaries of the Umatilla National Forest and Malhuer National Forest meet. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, reaching a high point at Wildcat Point and descending into steep drainages such as Paradise Canyon and Bum Canyon. This area shows a complex network of forest development roads, such as Natl Forest Develop Road 35 RD, which provide access to remote springs and gulches.

Local history is marked by isolated features like the Willow Creek Cem near Willow Creek Butte. The presence of numerous named drainages including Waterlog Gulch, Troutman Gulch, and Rapp Gulch suggests a territory defined by its water sources and topography. This 2014 survey documents the modern intersection of timber management and traditional ranching access, shown by local routes like Hinton Ranch Rd.