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1967 Map of Pilot Rock

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Pilot Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Pilot Rock serves as the primary hub of activity in this Umatilla County survey, situated where the Union Pacific railroad and local roads converge. The town's layout includes a High Sch and nearby Pilot Rock Cem, while industrial elements like Storage Bins and a Landing Strip reflect the local economy. Water management is a defining characteristic of the landscape, with the confluence of East Birch Creek and West Birch Creek meeting at the settlement, supplemented by an Industrial Waste Pond to the north.

The eastern portion of the map is marked by the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, which cuts across the drainage of McKay Creek and Little McKay Creek. The terrain transitions from the valley floor into higher elevations toward Rocky Ridge, revealing a network of drainages such as Dry Hollow and California Gulch. Notable infrastructure includes a Gaging Station along the creek and several gravel pits, documenting the intersection of natural resources and mid-century development.