2020 Map of Service Buttes

About this map

Service Buttes rise prominently from the Umatilla County landscape, anchoring a terrain defined by subtle watercourses and deep-rooted transportation paths. This high-desert environment is traversed by the modern path of Oregon Trail Rd, a name that pays homage to the historic emigrant route through this region. The map reveals the critical importance of water in this arid climate, showing established sources such as Service Springs, Vey Spring, and Butter Cr. Irrigation and drainage systems, represented by Hunt Ditch, weave through the natural contours of Spikes Gulch and Service Canyon, illustrating the human effort to manage the local hydrology. Local ranching and access are evidenced by a network of rural routes, including Eagle Ranch Rd and Garden Creek RD, which segment the landscape into township and range sections.