2017 Map of Craig Mountain

About this map

Craig Mountain dominates the central topography of this Union County region, serving as a massive physical barrier between the Grande Ronde Valley to the northeast and the Clover Creek Valley to the southwest. The mapping highlights a sophisticated water management system vital to this part of Oregon, featuring man-made improvements such as the Grout Ditch, Scott Ditch, and Hot Lake Reservoir. Along the edge of the valley, the small settlement of Union sits near the confluence of Catherine Creek and Pyles Creek, while the thermal features near Hot Lake remain a landmark at the northern foot of the mountain. Local geography is further defined by natural springs including Kaylor Spring and Thompson Spring, and the deep cut of Ladd Canyon, which provides a corridor through the high terrain. The network of rural roads like Hot Lake-Union Road and Ladd Canyon-North Powder Road trace the historical movement between these isolated valley floors.