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2014 Map of Unity

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Unity sits at the intersection of the John Day Hwy and Dooley Mountain Hwy, serving as a central hub for the surrounding ranching and forest lands in Baker County. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Unity Reservoir and various water systems like the Curop Ditch, Wham Whited Ditch, and Williams Ditch. These man-made channels divert water from the S Fork Burnt River and Job Cr to support the high-altitude grazing land of Denny Flat and Murray Pasture.

To the south and west, the terrain rises into the timbered slopes of the Whitman National Forest. Local history is anchored by the Unity Cem and another Cemetery near the town center, while geographical landmarks like Murray Peak and Powell Gulch provide distinct orientation points. The map reflects a rural economy dependent on water management, evidenced by numerous small reservoirs such as Whited Reservoir, Elms Reservoir, and Morfitt Reservoir.