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2014 Map of Ruggs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ruggs sits at the junction of several regional transit corridors in this high-desert landscape of Morrow County. The area is defined by the significant drainage of Rhea Cr, which is fed by smaller tributaries such as Spring Hollow Cr and McKinney Cr. The topography is a complex system of deep cuts, including Clarks Canyon, Fuller Canyon, and Cason Canyon, separated by elevated features like Social Ridge.

Transportation infrastructure dominates the layout, centered on the Heppner-Spray Hwy (OR-207) and Or-206. The map details many localized access points such as Rhea Creek Rd and Clarks Canyon Rd, which follow the natural contours of the canyon floors. Isolated water sources like Als Spring point to the critical role of water management for the livestock operations indicated by names like Stock Drive Ln.