2011 Map of Vey Ranch

About this map

Butter Creek winds through the heart of this Umatilla County landscape, serving as the primary drainage for a network of deeply incised terrain. The namesake Vey Ranch sits at a critical junction where Tom Vey Rd meets the water, illustrating the continued importance of historical landholdings in this part of Oregon. The topography is defined by significant drainage systems including Morris Canyon, Matlock Canyon, and Ayers Canyon, along with their corresponding dry forks. A sparse network of forest roads and county routes, such as CO 1351 Rd and CO 1349 Rd, provide access across the high ground between these canyons. The labeling reflects a landscape of working ranches and remote access, where water sources like Butter Creek have long dictated the placement of roads and homesteads.