2011 Map of Echo SW

About this map

Butter Creek winds through the dry drainage systems of Umatilla County in this 2011 survey, defining the primary hydrological feature of this inland Oregon landscape. The map reveals a series of named ravines that carve through the high ground, including Slusher Canyon in the west and Cunningham Canyon further south. These features suggest a topography dictated by seasonal water movement and erosion typical of the Columbia Plateau's outskirts. Transportation in this era is represented by secondary routes like Big Butter Creek Rd and Co 1400 Rd, which provide access to the remote draws and basins such as Dixie Canyon. This 1:24,000 scale study records a quiet, rural sector of the state where land use is closely tied to the natural contours of the creek and its tributary canyons.