2011 Map of Bassey Creek

About this map

The settlement of McKay anchors the northern reaches of this landscape in Umatilla County, where the topography is defined by a dense network of water sources and canyons. Tributaries like McKay Creek, Rail Creek, and Bassey Creek carve deep through the terrain, creating named landforms such as Lawler Canyon and Gibson Canyon. The abundance of named springs—including Marlin Spring, Elder Spring, and Watkins Spring—suggests the vital importance of water access for ranching or land management in this part of Oregon. Higher elevations are marked by Storm Mountain and the prominent Baldy Ridge. Human activity is primarily traced through a sparse road network, including Ross Rd and Johnson Tower Rd, alongside the remote Buckhorn Camp near Johnson Ridge.