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2014 Map of Skinners Fork

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Skinners Fork and the surrounding canyonlands of Morrow County define this high-desert landscape in the early 21st century. The map reveals a complex network of drainage systems, including Stingel Canyon, Thompson Canyon, and Stalter Canyon, which carve through the plateau towards Willow Cr and Hinton Cr. The topography is shaped by these deep incisions, creating a terrain that dictates the winding paths of rural thoroughfares such as Willow Creek Rd and Balm Fork Rd.

Land management and historic surveying boundaries are clearly delineated, showing the intersections of Township 2 South through Township 4 South. Notable watercourses like Willis Cr and Balm Fork converge in the south, while the northern section is characterized by the presence of Or-74, providing a rare paved artery through this isolated stretch of Oregon. The distribution of named canyons like Soocup Canyon and Gilman Canyon suggests a long history of local naming conventions tied to the unique geology of the fork.