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2020 Map of Heppner

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Heppner serves as the focal point of this Eastern Oregon landscape, situated at the confluence of several prominent drainages. The town's layout is defined by its proximity to Willow Cr and the landmark Morrow County Courthouse, with the Masonic Cem overlooking the valley from its eastern slopes. Just upstream, the Willow Creek Reservoir manages the flow of the creek, which is joined by Hinton Cr as it passes through the settlement center.

Outside the town site, the terrain is deeply incised by a series of uniquely named canyons that speak to the area's geography and history, including Six Dollar Canyon, Soocup Canyon, and Basey Canyon. These canyons are accessed via a network of rural roads like Sanford Canyon Ln and Archie Ball Rd, reflecting a landscape dedicated to ranching and dry-land agriculture. The southern portion of the map is defined by the winding course of Rhea Cr, further illustrating the drainage patterns essential to this high-desert environment.