2020 Map of Adams

About this map

Adams and Athena anchor this agricultural landscape in Umatilla County, Oregon, where the undulating terrain of Gerking Flat meets a complex network of drainage creeks. The map documents a rural environment defined by established township and range boundaries, illustrating how early 21st-century infrastructure follows the natural contours of the land. Waterways such as Wildhorse Cr, Greasewood Cr, and Gerking Cr carve through the plateaus, dictating the placement of local thoroughfares like Gerking Flat Rd and Waterman Rd. Near the settlement of Sand Hollow, the confluence of Wildhorse Cr and Spring Hollow Cr provides a focal point for the surrounding farmsteads. Genealogical interest is centered on the Athena Cem located just outside the municipal limits, while named landmarks like Waterman Gulch offer specific geographic markers for local history researchers and land use studies.