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2014 Map of Elgin

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Elgin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Grande Ronde River carves through the landscape near Elgin, providing a focal point for the settlement and industrial activity in the valley. The presence of the Elgin Mill Wastewater Lagoon and local infrastructure like the Hulse Airstrip reflects the town's role in processing and transportation for the surrounding region. The terrain transitions from the residential grid of Elgin to the steeper elevations of South Mountain and West Mountain, with the Umatilla National Forest boundary marking the western edge of the surveyed area.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several burial sites, including the Elgin Cem, Galloway Cem, and Indian Creek Cem. These sites, along with named landmarks like Boly Bluff and Powder House Hill, offer researchers specific coordinates for early family homesteads and communities. The map also traces the winding courses of Indian Cr and Phillips Cr, which historically dictated the placement of roads such as Summerville Rd and Palmer Junction Rd.