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2017 Map of Muddy Valley

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Muddy Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Happy Valley and the surrounding drainage basins of the South Yamhill River define the rural character of this Yamhill County landscape. The area is marked by a series of distinct valleys, including Gopher Valley, Dupee Valley, and Muddy Valley, which are separated by prominent rises such as Slide Mtn and The Butte. This network of small valleys has fostered a pattern of dispersed agricultural settlement, exemplified by Yamhill Orchards and local family landmarks like the Happy Valley Cem.

Transportation through the undulating terrain is facilitated by several winding routes, including SW Peavine Rd and SW Muddy Valley Rd. Water resources are central to the region, with the Middle Fork Muddy Cr and Snake Cr feeding into larger systems, while man-made features like the Sander Reservoir and Blue Heron Reservoir indicate the ongoing importance of water management for local land use. The Deer Creek Airport provides a small aviation hub amidst the forested ridges and cultivated bottoms.