2023 Map of Juniper

About this map

McNary National Wildlife Refuge dominates the riparian corridor along the Columbia River in this modern survey of the Oregon-Washington border. This area, where the river widens into Lake Wallula, is defined by the sharp contrast between the protected wetlands and the rising basalt edges of the Columbia Plateau. The map documents a rugged landscape carved by several prominent drainages, including Switzler Canyon and Juniper Canyon, which cut through the high desert terrain toward the water. Human presence is marked by rural connectors such as Kosmos Rd and Wallula Rd, which navigate the complex topography of the river bluffs. Small features like Van Skinner Island provide specific points of reference for those studying the evolving shoreline and habitat management in Umatilla and Benton counties.