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2017 Map of North Powder

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

North Powder sits at the intersection of the Clover Creek Valley and the North Powder Valley, straddling the border of Union and Baker Counties. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems necessary for high-desert agriculture, including the Moody Ditch, Sunnyslope Ditch, Pearson Ditch, and Travillion-Koester ditch. These waterways draw from the Powder River and North Powder River, supporting the valley's ranching economy.

Water sources are vital across this terrain, marked by Stephens Spring, Sixteen Mile Spring, and the Shaw Reservoir. Local history is visible in the naming of rural routes such as Oregon Trail Rd and North Powder-Ladd Canyon Rd, which follow the paths of early travel through the region. The map captures the specialized hydrology of the area, from Parker Springs to the North Powder Pond Number One, illustrating how water management has shaped the human footprint in eastern Oregon.