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2020 Map of Cayuse

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Cayuse
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Umatilla River valley defines the central landscape of this Umatilla County survey, serving as the primary corridor for settlement and transit near Cayuse. The terrain transitions from the high, dissected plateaus of Kanine Ridge and Doe Canyon in the south to the more open drainage basins of Wildhorse Cr and Greasewood Cr in the north. This geography dictates the placement of rural infrastructure, with roads like Cayuse Rd and River Rd following the natural breaks in the topography.

Local heritage is anchored by the Homeli Cem north of the river, while smaller geographic features like Crawford Hollow and Quail Field suggest localized land use patterns. The map detail highlights the intricate network of seasonal and perennial streams, including Cottonwood Cr and Moonshine Cr, which have historically shaped the agricultural and ranching potential of this part of eastern Oregon.