1980s Maps of Oregon

1. 1980 Map of Capehart Lake

   

   1980 Capehart Lake

   1980 Print · USGS

   Harney County's high desert is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a remote landscape of volcanic buttes and seasonal basins. Trace the movement of early travelers and ranchers through Kellogg Waterhole, Lookout Butte, and the diagonal Jeep Trail.

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4. 1980 Map of Brewster Reservoir

   

   1980 Brewster Reservoir

   1980 Print · USGS

   The high-desert ranchlands along the Oregon-Idaho border are captured here in the 1970s, as the North Fork Owyhee River winds through deep canyons. Researchers can trace remote cattle operations like Brewster Ranch and Circle Bar Ranch or locate isolated water features like Mule Lake Reservoir.

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7. 1980 Map of Eugene

   

   1980 Eugene

   1980 Print · USGS

   The southern Willamette Valley and Coast Range are captured in the early eighties as the urban centers of Eugene and Springfield expanded. Researchers can trace the legacy of family estates and regional infrastructure through landmarks like Mahlon Sweet Airport, Fern Ridge Lake, and Junction City.

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10. 1980 Map of Odell Mountain

    

    1980 Odell Mountain

    1980 Print · USGS

    Humboldt County high country is documented here in the early eighties, showing the remote borderlands between Nevada and Oregon. Researchers can locate high-desert landmarks like the Quinn River Cabin, mountain Prospects, and essential water sources including Sheepherder Springs.

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13. 1980 Map of Hughet Spring

    

    1980 Hughet Spring

    1980 Print · USGS

    High desert ranching and water management in Harney County are documented here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the layout of essential water sources and landmarks like Buckaroo Flat, Stud Horse Reservoir, and Buzzard Canyon.

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16. 1980 Map of Skull Creek

    

    1980 Skull Creek

    1980 Print · USGS

    Southeast Oregon’s high desert is defined by the deep incision of the river in the 1980s. Trace the path of the Owyhee River through Owyhee Canyon and locate family-named landmarks like Eiguren Reservoir and the Scotts Ditch irrigation line.

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19. 1980 Map of Meadow Lake

    

    1980 Meadow Lake

    1980 Print · USGS

    Harney County's high desert rangeland is captured here in the early 1980s, showing a landscape shaped by the search for water. Trace the remote network of desert pools and seasonal catchments like Moon Lake, Alex Spring Reservoir, and the curiously named Deadmans Bedground.

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22. 1980 Map of Three Forks

    

    1980 Three Forks

    1980 Print · USGS

    The deep desert canyons of Malheur County are captured here at the start of the 1980s, centered on a major river confluence. Researchers can trace the rugged Military Grade and the Wes Hawkins Trail near the striking Three Forks Dome.

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25. 1980 Map of Twin Buttes

    

    1980 Twin Buttes

    1980 Print · USGS

    Harney County's high-desert ranching country is documented here in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape defined by critical water management. Trace named catchments like Long Canyon Reservoir and isolated outposts such as Mammoth Waterhole and Tooney Waterhole.

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28. 1980 Map of Caviatta Ridge

    

    1980 Caviatta Ridge

    1980 Print · USGS

    High desert ranching and water management define this Malheur County landscape in the 1970s. Researchers can trace essential water sources and landmarks like Garlow Butte Spring, Mustang Water Hole, and Crows Nest Reservoir across the high ridges.

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31. 1980 Map of Jackass Butte

    

    1980 Jackass Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    In the high desert of Malheur County during the late seventies, this survey shows a remote landscape defined by essential water sources and volcanic landmarks. Trace the distribution of water at Heber Ranch, Grafton Well, and the Bull Canyon Reservoir.

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34. 1980 Map of Lunch Lake

    

    1980 Lunch Lake

    1980 Print · USGS

    Harney County's high-desert landscape is captured here in the early eighties, showing a network of canyons and seasonal basins. Researchers can locate the site of Ruins near the head of Buzzard Canyon and trace water features like Lunch Lake and Buckaroo Flat.

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37. 1980 Map of Calico Butte

    

    1980 Calico Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Oregon-Nevada borderlands in the early eighties were defined by isolated ranching outposts and vital desert water sources. Researchers can trace the layout of Calico Ranch, locate the Caves, and follow the seasonal flows of Wild Bills Creek.

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40. 1980 Map of Squaw Butte

    

    1980 Squaw Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    High-desert rangeland in Harney County is captured here during the 1980s, centered on federal research lands. Researchers and historians can trace water management and survey points across Squaw Butte, China Lake, and Papoose Lake.

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43. 1980 Map of Wagontire Mtn West

    

    1980 Wagontire Mtn West

    1980 Print · USGS

    High desert ranching and observation stations define this 1980 survey of the Oregon interior at the border of Lake and Harney counties. Researchers can trace land use through remote water features like Peila Reservoir, Snookum Spring, and the high Lookout Tower on Wagontire Mtn.

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46. 1980 Map of Juniper Point

    

    1980 Juniper Point

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Oregon and Idaho borderlands are captured here in the 1980s, showcasing the intricate ranching infrastructure of this high desert region. Researchers can locate remote homesteads like Redmond Ranch and Dougal Ranch alongside named water features like Gartin Reservoir and Twin Lakes.

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49. 1980 Map of Flybee Lake

    

    1980 Flybee Lake

    1980 Print · USGS

    Harney County's high desert landscape is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a remote network of vital watering holes and canyons. Trace the path of a Jeep Trail as it connects Flybee Lake, Hole in Rocks, and Flynn Lake.

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52. 1980 Map of Mahogany Spring

    

    1980 Mahogany Spring

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high desert border between Nevada and Oregon is mapped here in the early eighties, showcasing the transition from the Calico Mountains to the southern Humboldt National Forest. Researchers can trace the drainage of the East Fork Quinn River and locate remote water sources like Owyhee Reservoir 3 and Mahogany Spring.

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55. 1980 Map of Iron Mtn. Flat

    

    1980 Iron Mtn. Flat

    1980 Print · USGS

    Harney County's high desert landscape is captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the stark transition between volcanic uplands and seasonal alkali basins. Local historians can trace old livestock routes and water sources like Dead Bull Waterhole, Crane Spring, and the prominent Iron Mountain.

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58. 1980 Map of Jackies Butte

    

    1980 Jackies Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    Southeast Oregon's high desert was a landscape of remote ranching and seasonal drainages during the 1970s. Trace the isolated water infrastructure and cattle territory of Beber Ranch while locating landmarks like Jackies Butte and the Bull Canyon Reservoir.

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61. 1980 Map of Clover Flat

    

    1980 Clover Flat

    1980 Print · USGS

    Lake County, Oregon, is shown in the early eighties as a network of high-elevation meadows and vital water sources within the Fremont National Forest. Researchers can trace the drainages of Ben Young Creek and Bauers Creek or locate landmarks like O'Leary Reservoir and Moss Pass.

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64. 1980 Map of Squaw Flat

    

    1980 Squaw Flat

    1980 Print · USGS

    High-desert grazing lands in eastern Oregon come into focus during the early 1980s, revealing a landscape shaped by ranching and water management. Researchers can trace remote livestock infrastructure like Coyote Wells, the Corral, and the Upper Horse Camp Res.

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67. 1980 Map of Yamhill River

    

    1980 Yamhill River

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Oregon Coast Range and the western Willamette Valley meet in this 1980 survey, showing the landscape from the Pacific shore to the valley floor. Genealogists and historians can trace old routes like the Salmon River Highway to find the Grand Ronde Agency, Cloverdale, and Perrydale.

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70. 1980 Map of Round Top Butte

    

    1980 Round Top Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    High-desert rangeland on the border of Lake and Harney Counties is captured in the late 1970s, showcasing a network of remote springs and reservoirs. Researchers can locate isolated homestead sites like Anderl Place and trace the drainage of Lost Creek toward the Sinks of Lost Creek.

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73. 1980 Map of Alec Butte

    

    1980 Alec Butte

    1980 Print · USGS

    Harney County's high-desert ranching country is captured here during the 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by vital water resources and isolated outposts. Researchers can trace historic ranching infrastructure like the Old Peterson Ranch, Horseshoe Bar Reservoir, and Alec Butte.

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