2020 Map of Vinson

About this map

Vinson Cem sits above the confluence of deep drainage systems in this part of Umatilla County, marking the namesake canyon and the legacy of early ranching and homesteading. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Butter Cr and its tributaries, including E Fork Butter Cr and the Webb Slough. These watercourses have carved a complex network of canyons such as Dixie Canyon, Rancheree Canyon, and Alkali Canyon, creating a topography where high plateaus like Whittaker Flats contrast sharply with steep draws like Hog Hollow. This 2020 survey reveals the modern infrastructure of the high desert, where established routes like Butter Creek Rd and Gurdane Rd follow the natural contours of the land, providing access to remote agricultural and grazing lands that have shaped the regional economy for over a century.