2017 Map of Holdman

About this map

Holdman serves as the focal point of this rural Umatilla County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a series of deep drainage systems. The map detail highlights the intersection of local history and topography, particularly through the location of the Holdman Cem and the more remote Despain Gulch Cem to the south. These sites, along with family-named routes like Bissinger Rd and Weidert Rd, reflect the early settlement patterns of this agricultural region. The land is heavily dissected by significant geological features including Cold Springs Canyon and the winding paths of Missouri Gulch and Despain Gulch. The road network, including S Cold Springs Rd and the Stage Gulch Rd, follows the natural contours of the canyons, illustrating how the physical geography dictated early transportation and access throughout this part of Oregon.