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2023 Map of Klondike

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Klondike
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Klondike serves as the focal point of this Sherman County survey, where the high wheat country of north-central Oregon meets a dramatic landscape of deeply incised drainages. The settlement is situated at the head of Spanish Hollow, a natural corridor that leads toward the Columbia River. The surrounding plateau is etched by significant topographical features such as Grass Valley Canyon, Emigrant Canyon, and Hay Canyon, reflecting the erosional power of seasonal water across the dry uplands.

Evidence of early overland travel remains preserved through labels like the Old Wasco-Heppner Hwy and the presence of Emigrant Springs to the north. The map also documents the localized prominence of Beavertail Butte, a distinct landmark amidst the converging systems of Bull Canyon and the surrounding rangeland. This modern data from the U.S. Geological Survey provides a detailed look at the rural road network, including Webfoot Rd and Baseline Rd, which follow the rigid section lines of the public land survey system.