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1990 Map of Zumwalt

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Zumwalt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Wallowa National Forest land dominates this high plateau region in Wallowa County, Oregon, during the late twentieth century. The map illustrates a remote landscape where cattle ranching and resource management are central to the local economy and settlement pattern. This is evident in the presence of seasonal outposts like the Chesnimnus Cow Camp and the Thomason Meadow Guard Station, along with established family operations such as Steen Ranch and Gill Ranch.

Topographically, the area is defined by a series of parallel drainage systems, including Chesnimnus Creek and Alder Creek, which are separated by prominent features like Mitchell Ridge and Long Ridge. Water management for livestock is a visible priority, as shown by numerous small impoundments such as Berland Reservoir and Davis Spring Reservoir. Near the southern edge, the tiny settlement of Zumwalt sits among the headwaters of Bare Creek, serving as a gateway to the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area boundary to the east.