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1968 Map of Nolin

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Nolin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Nolin and Yoakum sit along a sharp bend of the Umatilla River in this late 1960s Umatilla County survey. The landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Union Pacific railroad, which follows the river's winding course through the valley, notably navigating the dramatic Horseshoe Curve. To the north, the modern footprint of Interstate 80n is visible, including the Echo Interchange and Rew Interchange, marking a transition in regional transportation.

The map reveals a working rural landscape where water sources like Cherry Spring and Mud Spring are critical markers. Industrial and agricultural utility is evidenced by a Gravel Pit, numerous Storage Bins, and a Landing Strip near the plateau's edge. Deep drainages such as Speare Canyon and Mud Spring Canyon cut through the high ground, contrasting with the narrow, active corridor of the river valley where a Gaging Station monitors the flow.