
Nye serves as the primary hub in this Umatilla County landscape, where the geography is defined by a complex network of canyons and upland springs. The map documents a series of critical water sources, including Lower Rugg Spring, Middle Rugg Spring, and Upper Rugg Spring, which likely supported early ranching and livestock operations in this arid region. These springs are concentrated near Rugg Canyon, while further west, Casteel Spring and Stewart Spring provide similar focal points for the high-country terrain.
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1908 · Umatilla
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1935 · Pendleton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1953 · Pendleton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Pendleton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Mc Kay Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Coombs Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Nye
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Granite Meadows
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Carney Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Pilot Rock
USGS Topo · 1:24,000