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2020 Map of Erskine

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Erskine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Deschutes River carves a deep path through this corner of Wasco County, defining the western edge of a landscape characterized by dramatic canyon systems and high ridges. The settlement of Erskine sits along the northern edge of Negro Ridge, serving as a central point in an area where local geography is marked by family names and descriptive landmarks like Harris Canyon, Macks Canyon, and Barnum Canyon. This modern survey illustrates how long-standing ranching and agricultural patterns persist in the rural Oregon interior.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the location of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem, situated in the southern portion of the quadrangle near Remington Canyon. Water sources remain critical in this arid environment, with Sheep Springs and the Powell Reservoir providing essential resources away from the main river corridor. A network of rural routes including Erskine Rd and Sayrs Rd connect these scattered landholdings across the complex topography.