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2020 Map of Wingville

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Wingville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Wingville and its surrounding agricultural valley are defined by a complex network of water management features designed to sustain the Baker Valley. The landscape is divided between the irrigated lowlands and the rising slopes of the Elkhorn Mountains to the southwest. Vital infrastructure like the Payton Ditch, Phillips Ditch, and the Baker Municipal Aqueduct channel water from the high country toward the farms and settlements below. The presence of the Wingville Cem and established roads such as Schoolhouse Rd and Old Wingville Rd point to the long-standing community roots in this part of Baker County.

Transitioning into the higher elevations, the Whitman National Forest covers the timbered ridges and deep ravines like Hibbard Gulch and Dutch Gulch. This area is drained by numerous seasonal and perennial flows including Salmon Cr, Pine Cr, and Goodrich Cr. The map captures the meeting point of mountain wilderness and organized rural life, where name-branded landmarks like Butler Reservoir and Seig Ponds mark individual efforts to harness the region's natural resources.