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2014 Map of Joseph NW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Joseph NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Wallowa River and its complex network of irrigation channels define the agricultural character of this Wallowa County landscape. The map reveals an intricate system of water management including Farmers Ditch, Granger Ditch, Big Bend Ditch, and the Wrenn Dobbin Ditch, which redirect water across the valley floor. These human-made features intersect with natural drainages like Swamp Cr and Prairie Cr, illustrating a long-standing reliance on water engineering to sustain the local ranching and farming economy.

Upland features such as Arkansas Hollow, Rocky Hollow, and OK Gulch contrast with the level plains, providing a topographic record of the area's geological draws. The distribution of family-named roads, such as McFetridge Rd, Dobbin Rd, and Klages Rd, suggests a landscape shaped by established agricultural holdings and local heritage. This document serves as a detailed guide to the land use and water distribution patterns in the region northwest of Joseph.