2017 Map of McDonald

About this map

The John Day River carves a deep path through this high desert terrain on the border of Sherman and Gilliam counties. The small settlement of McDonald serves as a focal point along the river, positioned near the mouth of Grass Valley Canyon. This area is defined by its dramatic elevation changes and agricultural road networks, including Webfoot Rd and Hoag Rd, which navigate the plateaus above the river valley. The map documents several locally significant geographic markers such as Starvation Point and the confluence of Rock Cr. The naming of McDonalds Ferry Ln and McDonald Ferry Rd points to the historical importance of river crossings in this part of Oregon, where steep canyons often dictated travel routes between the isolated uplands.