2020 Map of McDonald

About this map

The John Day River winds through the high desert of the Columbia Plateau, carving deep canyons that define the boundary between Sherman and Gilliam counties. The small settlement of McDonald sits near the river's edge, anchored by a network of local thoroughfares that recall the area's pioneer transit history, including McDonalds Ferry Ln and McDonald Ferry Rd. These roads provide access to the steep, dissected terrain where prominent landmarks like Starvation Point and the winding Grass Valley Canyon overlook the river valley.