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2020 Map of Lena

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lena and its surrounding canyons define this corner of Morrow County, where the high-desert plateau is deeply etched by the winding course of Little Butter Cr. This landscape is marked by the distinct topographic signatures of Morris Canyon, Newman Canyon, and Milk Canyon, illustrating the erosive power of seasonal drainages. For local history and genealogy researchers, the Pleasant Point Cem stands as a significant landmark of the area's rural settlement patterns, situated north of the community of Lena.

Transport through this part of the Oregon backcountry remains centered on the Little Buttercreek Rd, which follows the natural corridor carved by the creek. Significant elevation points like Morris Butte and Jones Hill Summit provide structural orientation amidst a network of ravines including Luckman Canyon and Dry Ayers Canyon. The map records the persistence of these traditional place names and the enduring geography of the Butter Creek drainage.