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2020 Map of Craig Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Craig Mountain
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 steep rise of Craig Mtn define this transition between the lowland plains and the high ridges of eastern Oregon. The settlement of Hot Lake sits at the northern base of the mountains, where the Hot Lake Reservoir and various water works indicate the importance of thermal and hydraulic resources to the local economy. To the east, the town of Union serves as a gateway where Catherine Creek and Pyles Cr flow out toward the valley floor.

Industrial and agricultural water management is evident throughout the landscape, marked by features such as Grout Ditch, Scott Ditch, and Pond Slough. The topographic shift is most dramatic along Ladd Canyon, which provides a natural passage through the high country toward the Clover Creek Valley. Local landmarks like Kaylor Spring and Thompson Spring suggest the scattered water sources that historically supported ranching and movement through this high-elevation terrain.