2017 Map of Juniper

About this map

The Columbia River serves as the defining border between Washington and Oregon, carving through the Columbia Plateau as it flows toward the Pacific. This 2017 survey shows the expansive waters of Lake Wallula, a reservoir backed by downstream dams, which has transformed the riverine landscape into a broad waterway dotted by features such as Van Skinner Island. On the northern bank in Benton County, Washington, the terrain is marked by steep drainage systems like Spaw Canyon and Juniper Canyon, leading toward the small settlement of Juniper. South of the state line in Umatilla County, Oregon, the topography flattens somewhat before dropping into Cold Springs Canyon and its associated South Fork Cold Springs Canyon. Rural infrastructure is limited to secondary routes like Co Rd 892 and Wallula Rd, reflecting the area's sparse development and reliance on the river as a geographic anchor.