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2023 Map of Magpie Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Magpie Peak rises as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape on the border of Union and Baker counties. The terrain transitions from the elevated Farley Hills in the north to the low-lying agricultural expanses of Missouri Flat and the Baker Valley to the south. This transition is marked by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including Swanger Ditch and Lillard Ditch, which channel water across the flats near Baldock Slough.

The Powder River, designated here as the Powder Wild and Scenic River, cuts through the northeastern corner, while the presence of the Magpie Pit near Magpie Pit Rd indicates local industrial activity. The map traces a network of rural roads such as Chas Green Rd and Conro Rd, which connect the isolated peaks and canyons to the fertile valley floor, providing a detailed view of the modern ranching and water management systems in this part of eastern Oregon.