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2020 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The town of Mount Vernon sits at the confluence of Beech Cr and the John Day River, serving as a central hub for this portion of Grant County. The landscape is defined by its water management and agricultural engineering, evidenced by a network of irrigation works including Panama Ditch, Laycock Long Ditch, and Enterprise Ditch. These systems snake through the valley floor near Hines Log Pond, supporting the local economy in the shadow of the northern Malheur National Forest boundary.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of the Ingle Cem and Fletcher Cem near the town center. The surrounding terrain rises from the river valley into distinctive landmarks such as White Butte and Gordon Butte, while Mount Vernon Hot Springs highlights the unique geothermal character of the area. The map also traces the winding courses of Luce Cr and Ingle Cr as they flow from the high country toward the John Day River valley.