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2014 Map of Magpie Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Magpie Peak and the Farley Hills dominate this portion of the high desert landscape along the border of Union and Baker Counties. The southern half of the quadrangle transitions into the fertile lowlands of Baker Valley, where the Powder River and Baldock Slough provide a network of water for the agricultural community of Missouri Flat. This area is defined by a complex irrigation system of channels, including Lillard Ditch and Swinger Ditch, which support the ranches and farms scattered throughout the valley floor.

Several smaller drainages like Magpie Cr and Gentry Cr descend from the upland ridges toward the flatlands. A network of rural roads, such as Bidwell Rd and Magpie Peak Rd, connects isolated sites like Foley Spring to the broader valley. The map documents the persistent agricultural and ranching footprint in this corner of Eastern Oregon, tracing the relationship between the highland peaks and the managed waterways below.