2014 Map of Hardman

About this map

Hardman (Historical) and the high plateau of Hardman Ridge define this landscape in the Columbia Basin's southern reaches. The area is marked by a complex network of deep drainages, including Porcupine Canyon, Wild Calf Canyon, and Glutton Falls Canyon. Settled agriculture and ranching history are evident in the concentration of local landmarks such as the Hardman IOOF Cemetery and Hardman Cemetery, while the Heppner-Spray Hwy serves as the primary corridor through the terrain. Water is a vital, localized resource across this dry upland, noted by numerous named points like Stuckey Butte Reservoir, Reininger Spring, and Hoskins Spring. The map documents a topography where high points like Stuckey Butte and Deadman Hill overlook the branching tributaries of McKinney Creek and Rock Creek, reflecting a landscape deeply etched by seasonal water and long-standing rural routes.