2011 Map of Cayuse

About this map

The Umatilla River serves as the central artery of this landscape, carving through the terrain where the settlement of Cayuse and its Cayuse Post Office are situated. This 2011 survey documents a rural environment in Umatilla County characterized by a network of drainage systems, including Moonshine Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Wildhorse Creek, which flow toward the river valley. The topography is defined by significant features such as Kanine Ridge and Doe Canyon, while smaller local settlements like Minthorn and Homly are connected by a grid of named rural roads. This era of the landscape is marked by open spaces such as Quail Field and specialized infrastructure like the Rothrock Landing Strip, illustrating the modern balance of agricultural land use and light aviation in the region.