2011 Map of Grass Valley

About this map

Grass Valley serves as the primary hub of this high plateau in north-central Oregon, established at a critical juncture of early local travel routes. The landscape is defined by its agricultural grid and a series of dramatic geographic features, most notably Cottonwood Canyon, Remington Canyon, and Sand Hollow. These deep breaks in the terrain stand in contrast to the orderly arrangement of namesake junctions such as Cooks Corner, Rickmans Corner, and Schillings Corner, which mark the intersection of rural life and land management. The presence of the Michigan Cemetery and the Grass Valley Post Office highlights the enduring community structures that have anchored Sherman County residents for generations. To the south, water resources like Buether Reservoir and the drainage of Finnegan Creek illustrate the vital importance of water management in this high-altitude wheat-growing region.