2020 Map of Muddy Valley

About this map

Mcminnville and its surrounding valleys characterize this landscape in the western Willamette Valley. The geography is defined by the drainage basins of Baker Cr and Muddy Cr, which flow through agricultural and orchard lands toward the South Yamhill River. Local heritage is preserved at sites like the South Yamhill Cem and Happy Valley Cem, while the modern economy is represented by Yamhill Orchards and the Deer Creek Airport. Prominent terrain features such as The Butte and Slide Mtn rise above the basin floor, offering a topographical contrast to the low-lying Muddy Valley and Gopher Valley. This survey provides a clear view of the rural-to-urban transition as the outskirts of the city reach toward Blue Heron Reservoir and the foothills of the Coast Range.