2023 Map of Hoodlum Canyon

About this map

Butter Creek flows through this corner of Eastern Oregon, carving a network of drainages across the Morrow and Umatilla county line. The terrain is defined by its deep canyons and named gulches, including Hoodlum Canyon, Frisco Canyon, and Cunha Canyon. These features demonstrate the erosional patterns typical of the region, where watercourses like Johnson Creek and Gurdane Creek have shaped the high-elevation landscape. Transportation in the area is limited to rural routes such as Hisler Rd and Gurdane Rd, which follow the natural contours of the hills. Rising above the valleys, Franklin Hill provides a distinct landmark near the northern boundary. The grid system visible on the sheet, marking townships like t3s r29e, illustrates the enduring structure of the Public Land Survey System in this sparsely populated portion of the state.