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2011 Map of Duncan

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Duncan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Duncan sits at the heart of this landscape, where the waters of Meacham Creek carve through a network of high ridges and canyons in northeastern Oregon. The drainage pattern is complex, defined by tributaries like Tie Creek, Camp Creek, and Klondike Creek that drop from the surrounding heights. Significant elevation changes are marked by named landmarks such as Johnson Ridge and Black Canyon Butte, illustrating the dramatic vertical relief of the Umatilla County interior.

Remote outposts and access points like Smith Gate provide orientation for those navigating the backcountry. The map captures the hydrological character of the region, from the isolated Buck Spring and Junction Spring to the larger flow of the North Fork Meacham Creek. These natural features, along with names like Horse Heaven Ridge and Crow Ridge, reflect the long-standing grazing and timber-related geography of the area.