2023 Map of Zumwalt

About this map

Zumwalt remains the primary landmark in this corner of the high prairie where the upland plateau meets the timbered breaks of the Wallowa National Forest. The landscape is defined by its water management and grazing history, with drainage systems like Chesnimnus Creek and Tamarack Gulch carving deep relief into the ridges. High-elevation water storage is critical here, evidenced by the Berland Reservoir, Thomason Meadow Reservoir, and Davis Spring Reservoir, which support the livestock and wildlife on these sprawling bunchgrass plains. Movement through the area is dictated by the natural draws and ridges, such as Mitchell Ridge and Vance Draw. Rural access is maintained via unpaved routes like N Pine Rd and Fence Line Rd, which connect the isolated homestead sites and ranching infrastructure that have characterized Wallowa County for generations.