2023 Map of Marley Creek

About this map

Starkey serves as a central point in this mountain landscape, located where Starkey Rd meets the upper reaches of the Grande Ronde River. The area is defined by its network of springs and drainage creeks, including Marley Creek and Fly Creek, which carve through the high terrain of the Whitman National Forest. Local history is anchored by the Starkey Cem and the presence of Camp Elkanah along the banks of Meadow Creek. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features like Johnson Rock and the steep Tybow Canyon, reflecting a landscape dominated by timber management and high-altitude watershed protection. Numerous named water sources, such as Blue Mountain Springs and Time and a Half Spring, suggest the vital importance of water rights and livestock grazing in this part of Union County.