2014 Map of Echo SW

About this map

Butter Cr carves a central path through this upland landscape, defining the topography where the borders of Morrow and Umatilla counties meet. The area is characterized by a series of deep drainages, including Alkali Canyon and Slusher Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff toward the primary creek bed. Human infrastructure is sparse, dominated by the winding path of Big Butter Creek Rd, which serves as the primary artery through the high country. The map captures a moment of modern topographic recording, detailing the precise elevation contours that define features like Cunningham Canyon and Dixie Canyon. This transition between counties reveals a land primarily shaped by natural erosion and the livestock-centric economy of northeastern Oregon, where the rugged gulches and canyons dictate the movement of both water and traveler.