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2011 Map of Emerson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Deschutes River carves a deep path through Wasco County, defining the eastern reach of this landscape dominated by high ridges and complex drainage systems. Small rural settlements and ranching hubs like Emerson and Fairbanks anchor the western portion of the quadrangle, connected by a network of local routes including Wrentham Market Rd and Roberts Market Rd. The naming conventions found throughout the area, such as Douglas Hollow School and Columbia Hall, reflect the localized infrastructure established to serve the farming and ranching families of the interior high country.

Water sources are vital features in this arid environment, with labels marking Kelly Spring, Mud Spring, and Ferry Springs alongside named geographic depressions like Standard Hollow and Blue Sands Canyon. The presence of the Free Bridge across the Deschutes highlights a critical historical crossing point, while the terrain is further defined by prominent landforms such as Fulton Ridge and Gordon Butte, which overlook the winding course of Fifteenmile Creek.