2017 Map of Encina

About this map

Virtue Hills rise above the high desert landscape of Baker County, where the historic route of Old US Hwy 30 traces a path through the small settlements of Encina and Pleasant Valley. This 2017 survey illustrates the enduring intersection of early transportation corridors and mountain geography, with modern Interstate 84 following the established trail of the pioneer highway. The map provides essential details for genealogists, marking the Pleasant Valley Cem and several family-named water sources like Johnston Spring. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as the boundaries of the Whitman National Forest encompass the headwaters of Alder Cr and Sutton Cr. The presence of features like Dogtown Cr and White Swan Gulch reflects the area's rich history of early land claims and prospecting.