2011 Map of Haines

About this map

Haines serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Baker County, where a complex network of man-made irrigation channels supports the valley's ranching and farming operations. The map details an intricate hydrographic system where the Powder River and North Powder River are tapped by numerous named diversions such as the Smith McPhee Ditch, Blume Zilkey Ditch, and Moore Pratt Ditch. This infrastructure, alongside natural features like Christensen Slough and Favorite Slough, illustrates a landscape defined by water management and rural settlement at the start of the twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate legacy sites including the Haines Cemetery and Rock Creek Cemetery, while landmarks like the Haines Post Office and the small settlement of Hutchinson near Hutchinson Hill provide historical anchor points. The terrain transitions from these water-rich lowlands toward the distinctive elevations of the Coyote Hills and Coyote Point.