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2024 Map of Mission

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Mission
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Umatilla River valley east of Pendleton serves as the primary corridor for settlement and transit in this portion of Umatilla County. The community of Mission acts as a central hub, surrounded by a landscape marked by its tribal and cultural heritage. This history is physically recorded through several significant sites, including the Old Agency Cem, the Agency Indian Cem, and the Tutuilla Presbyterian Indian Mission Cem. These locations, along with Saint Andrews Mission Cem, provide vital touchpoints for genealogical research and local history within the reservation.

Waterways like Wildhorse Creek and Patawa Creek dissect the plateau, influencing the placement of smaller residential clusters like Gopher Flats, Kirkpatrick, and Tutuilla. The northern reaches of the map near Fulton show a more dispersed rural pattern, while the western edge transitions into the more developed outskirts of Riverside. The intersection of rail lines and early road networks like Mission Rd and Emigrant Rd highlights the area's long-standing role as a gateway through the region.