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2020 Map of Nyssa

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Nyssa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Snake River defines the border between Oregon and Idaho in this 2020 record, winding through a complex network of islands and irrigation infrastructure. The landscape is heavily shaped by agricultural water management, evidenced by the Farmers Cooperative Canal, Noble Canal, and numerous drainage features like Valley View Drain and Nyssa Drain. These systems support local hubs such as Fruitland and Nyssa, alongside smaller named areas like Arcadia and Palisades Corner.

Genealogists and local historians can identify family-named landmarks including Morton Island, McPhersons Island, and Gamble Island. The terrain is characterized by numerous gulches, such as Little Whitley Gulch and Homestead Gulch, which cut through the land toward the river. This documentation provides a contemporary look at the rural intersections of Malheur, Payette, and Canyon counties, where fields like Lemons Field and Bybee Field mark the productive river bottom lands.