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2023 Map of Table Rock

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Table Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The drainage basins of the Blue Mountains foothills define this portion of Umatilla County, where the plateau landscape is carved by deep canyons and seasonal waterways. At the northern edge, the settlement of Tutuilla sits near the confluence of Tutuilla Creek and North-Coyote Creek, illustrating the historical importance of these water sources to the regional agriculture and ranching economy. The complex topography is dominated by the massive rise of Table Rock and the adjacent Table Land, distinctive basalt formations that overlook the winding descent of South Patawa Creek.

Tracing the southern reaches reveals the community of McKay situated along McKay Creek, a critical corridor for early travel. The map clearly delineates the path of the Old Oregon Trl, showing how modern infrastructure follows the same natural routes through the hills as those carved by early pioneers. From the steep walls of North Coyote Canyon to the broad depression of Spring Hollow, the terrain dictates a sparse network of county roads like Motanic Rd and McKay Creek Rd that connect isolated homesteads to the lower valley.