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2014 Map of Nye

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Nye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The small settlement of Nye serves as the focal point of this 2014 survey, situated at the junction of Us-395 and Or-74. The surrounding Umatilla County landscape is defined by an intricate network of deep drainages, including Coombs Canyon, George Canyon, and Windmill Canyon, which carve through the high plateaus. This area is heavily marked by vital water sources, as evidenced by named points like Casteel Spring, Stewart Spring, and several elevations of Rugg Spring, which likely supported local ranching operations.

Further south, the terrain levels out at Whittaker Flats before descending into the steep systems of Beale Canyon and Schoolhouse Canyon. The map details the rural infrastructure connecting these features, such as Bear Creek Rd and Stock Drive Rd, tracing the paths between these seasonal drainages and local landmarks. The presence of West Birch Cr and Owings Cr highlights the importance of the Birch Creek watershed to this part of the Oregon interior.