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2017 Map of Durkee

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Durkee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Durkee serves as the focal point of this Eastern Oregon landscape, situated where the corridor of Old US Hwy 30 and the railroad follow the winding course of Pritchard Cr and Durkee Cr. The settlement is closely tied to the surrounding topography of Baker County, with the Durkee Cem positioned northwest of the main cluster. Water management is evident through the presence of the Banks Ditch and the Powell Cr Reservoir, which support ranching operations like those found along Oxman Ranch Ln and Sutter Ranch Rd.

The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and deep drainages, including Iron Mtn to the north and Baldy Mtn to the southwest. Miners and geologists will note the presence of Gold Ridge and Gold Hill, while several seasonal sources such as Simonis Spring and Harrison Spring dot the canyons. The Burnt River cuts through the central valley, creating a natural path for transportation and agriculture in Durkee Valley.