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2011 Map of McKay Reservoir

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of McKay Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

McKay Reservoir dominates the eastern landscape of this Umatilla County region, serving as a primary water feature south of Pendleton. The surrounding area is characterized by the branching drainages of Birch Creek, McKay Creek, and Tutuilla Creek, which carve through the plateau terrain to form landmarks like George Canyon and Spring Hollow. The settlement pattern reveals small communities and named locations such as Green Meadows and Sparks, connected by a network of rural roads that follow the contours of the land.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by Skyview Memorial Park and the McKay Creek Cemetery, located just west of the reservoir. The western portion of the map shows a more open, agricultural layout with long-established routes like Coombes Canyon Rd and Reinhart Rd, while the southern reaches rise toward Stewart Bench, providing a clear view of the transition from the creek bottoms to the higher benches.