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2017 Map of Pilot Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Pilot Rock serves as the primary hub in this Umatilla County landscape, situated where the forks of Birch Cr converge. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of W Birch Cr and E Birch Cr, with the Pilot Rock Cem established just south of the main town center. North of the community, the terrain is marked by significant topographical features such as George Canyon, while to the east, the Rugg Ranches Airport indicates the region's agricultural and ranching infrastructure.

The map reveals a network of rural routes and natural landmarks, including Rocky Ridge and California Gulch, which define the drainage patterns south of town. Notable watercourses like Stewart Cr and Little McKay Cr flow through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the complex watershed that supports the high-desert environment. The extensive naming of geographic features like Dry Hollow and Spring Hollow provides clear markers for those researching local family landholdings and historical ranch boundaries.