2020 Map of Jamieson

About this map

Jamieson serves as the focal point of this Malheur County landscape, situated where the high desert terrain meets the cultivated fields of the Willow Creek Valley. The settlement's history is tied to the management of water in this arid environment, evidenced by the extensive network of irrigation features including the Vale Oregon Main Canal, Brogan Ditch, and E Side Ditch. These man-made waterways contrast sharply with the natural drainages of Poison Cr, Turner Cr, and Lick Cr that descend from the surrounding uplands. Local history and genealogy interests are anchored at the Dell Cem, located just south of the main cluster of buildings. The map also traces the historic route of the Old Oregon Trl, which cuts across the valley floor, following the same path once used by emigrants. To the north and west, the terrain becomes more complex with steep ravines like Stone Quarry Gulch and Mattock Gulch.