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2017 Map of Olds Ferry

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Snake River carves a critical boundary through this high-desert landscape, where the borders of Oregon and Idaho meet alongside Washington, Baker, and Malheur counties. Historically significant as a crossing point, the area around Farewell Bend and Olds Ferry represents a vital corridor for western migration, today traced by Oregon Trail Blvd. The geography is defined by the transition from the riverbanks and Brownlee Reservoir to the steep elevations of Indian Head Mtn and the Slaughterhouse Range.

Evidence of early water management and resource extraction is found in the McBride Ditch, which draws from the Burnt River area toward McBride Reservoir. The rugged drainage system includes descriptive landmarks such as Coal Mine Gulch and Road Gulch, while the river itself contains significant features like Huffman Island and the Darrows Islands. This survey illustrates the persistent importance of this river passage in the modern era.