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2017 Map of Nolin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Umatilla River valley defines the central corridor of this Umatilla County landscape, where the settlement of Nolin sits at the junction of Cunningham Rd and Slusher Canal. This area is characterized by deep incisions in the plateau, notably Speare Canyon and Mud Spring Canyon, which create a complex drainage system feeding the river. Local genealogy and history are anchored by the Nolin Cem, while the presence of named water sources like Cherry Spring and Lower Mud Spring highlights the importance of water management in this arid agricultural region.

Transportation and infrastructure are prominent, with roads like Pgg Elevator Rd and Mac Hoke Rd providing access to the higher elevations of T3n R30e. A dramatic sharp bend in the river known as Horseshoe Curve illustrates the power of the waterway as it carves through the terrain. The map meticulously documents the network of county roads, including Alkali Canyon Rd and Co 1116 Rd, which connect the scattered rural homesteads and agricultural plots of the early twenty-first century.