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2020 Map of Cove

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Grande Ronde Valley agriculture and the foothills of the Whitman National Forest define this area of Union County. The settlement of Cove serves as the central hub, situated where the valley floor meets the rising terrain of the Grande Ronde Ridge. This landscape is deeply shaped by water management, featuring an intricate network of irrigation and drainage including the Catherine Cr Highline Canal, Phys Slough, and several upland water bodies like Elmers Reservoir 1.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the Cove Cem and the thermal waters of Cove Hot Springs. The transition from the valley floor to the forested highlands is marked by distinctive landmarks such as Phys Point and the remote High Valley to the south. Recreational and utility infrastructure is evident through the series of OHV trails, including Breshears Loop Ohv and Overlook Ohv, which weave through the national forest boundaries.