2020 Map of Unity

About this map

The high desert landscape of Baker County centers on the settlement of Unity and the essential waters of the Unity Reservoir. This arid environment is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water management, featuring numerous hand-drawn channels like the Colt Ware Ditch, High Line Ditch, and Wham Whited Ditch that draw from the Burnt River. These systems supported the agricultural life of the valley, while the surrounding terrain rises toward landmarks like Murray Peak and the southern reaches of the Whitman National Forest. Local history is anchored by sites such as the Unity Cem and family-named landmarks like Haskins Gulch and Powell Gulch. The map also details early 21st-century recreational and utility infrastructure, including the Ditch Road Snowmobile trail and various private logging roads that navigate the complex topography of Denny Flat and Ripley Gulch.