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2011 Map of North Powder

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of North Powder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

North Powder serves as the focal point of this landscape, situated at the confluence of several vital water management systems and transportation routes. The community is deeply tied to its geography, positioned where the North Powder River meets the larger Powder River drainage. This 2011 survey reveals an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the high desert valley, including the Sunnyslope Ditch, Pearson Ditch, and Lone Pine Ditch.

The surrounding terrain is defined by the broad Clover Creek Valley and North Powder Valley, which have long supported the region's agricultural interests. Family-named landmarks such as Miles Ranch Rd, McCanse Rd, and Coughanour Ln point to the local genealogical history of the area. Water resources are prominent throughout, from the Shaw Reservoir in the west to the managed North Powder Pond Number One, illustrating the critical role of water rights and land use in this corner of Union County.