1950s Maps of Crook County, Oregon

1. 1950 Map of Ochoco Reservoir

   

   1950 Ochoco Reservoir

   1950 Print · USGS

   Crook County at mid-century reveals a landscape of isolated forest lookouts and early ranching outposts within the Ochoco National Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Keystone Ranch, Mill Cr Sch, and the distinctive Steins Pillar.

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4. 1951 Map of Post, 1953 Print

   

   1951 Post

   1953 Print · USGS

   Central Oregon ranching and timber lands are frozen in time during the early fifties as the Crooked River winds through the high country. Researchers can trace the layout of Post, find the old Post School, or locate the Maury Mtn Mines in the southern peaks.

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7. 1951 Map of Lookout Mtn, 1954 Print

   

   1951 Lookout Mtn

   1954 Print · USGS

   High in the central Oregon mountains during the early fifties, this area reveals a landscape of isolated mines and forest service outposts. Researchers can trace the operations of the Ochoco Mine, locate the Nelson Monument, and find remote family sites like Simpson Place.

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10. 1955 Map of Crescent, 1963 Print

    

    1955 Crescent

    1963 Print · USGS

    Central Oregon in the mid-1950s was a landscape of dense national forests and high desert expanses. Researchers can trace timber-era settlements like Gilchrist and Crescent or locate remote outposts such as Stauffer and Millican near the Wagontire Mountains.

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13. 1955 Map of Bend, 1964 Print

    

    1955 Bend

    1964 Print · USGS

    Central Oregon was undergoing significant growth in the mid-1960s as irrigation and infrastructure transformed the high desert. Researchers can trace the path of the Oregon Trunk Line, locate old stops like Gateway, and find landmarks like Lava Butte or the Grange.

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16. 1955 Map of Burns, 1964 Print

    

    1955 Burns

    1964 Print · USGS

    Harney County's high desert ranching and timber heartland is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the hub of Burns and Hines. Genealogists and researchers can locate remote landmarks like the Suntex School, New Princeton P. O., and the Lumber Mill.

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19. 1955 Map of Canyon City, 1966 Print

    

    1955 Canyon City

    1966 Print · USGS

    Central Oregon's high desert and timber country are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rugged ranching and logging landscape. Trace the path of the Sumpter Valley Ry or locate remote settlements like Izee, Whitney, and Ritter.

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22. 1957 Map of Crescent

    

    1957 Crescent

    1957 Print · USGS

    Central Oregon’s high desert and volcanic rim are captured here in the late fifties, showing the region before the modernization of its wilderness corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace rail-line outposts like Chemult and the early boundaries of the Klamath Indian Reservation.

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25. 1957 Map of Bend

    

    1957 Bend

    1957 Print · USGS

    Central Oregon in the mid-fifties is a landscape of transition between the high Cascades and the arid volcanic plateau. Local historians can trace the rail corridors of the Oregon Trunk and locate early settlements like Ashwood, Odin Falls, and Camp Sherman.

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28. 1958 Map of Crescent

    

    1958 Crescent

    1958 Print · USGS

    Central Oregon’s volcanic high desert and timber country are captured here in the mid-fifties, from the peaks of the Cascades to the arid basins. Researchers can trace the lines of the Southern Pacific RR, the northern reaches of the Klamath Indian Reservation, and remote outposts like Fort Rock.

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31. 1958 Map of Burns

    

    1958 Burns

    1958 Print · USGS

    Harney County ranching and timber lands are captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family holdings and rural institutions, from the Kimball Flat School to remote outposts like Crow Camp Ranch and the Sutton Ranch.

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34. 1958 Map of Bend

    

    1958 Bend

    1958 Print · USGS

    Central Oregon in the late fifties was a land of high desert ranching and growing mountain towns. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Oregon Trunk Railroad, find established settlements like Madras and Sisters, or locate landmarks such as Smith Rock and Lava Butte.

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37. 1959 Map of Burns

    

    1959 Burns

    1959 Print · USGS

    Harney County in the late fifties remains a landscape of high-desert ranching and timber production, centered on the hubs of Burns and Hines. Researchers can locate remote rural institutions like the Suntex School or trace family landholdings such as the Stallard Ranch and O'Keefe Homestead.

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40. 1959 Map of Canyon City

    

    1959 Canyon City

    1959 Print · USGS

    Eastern Oregon in the late fifties was a landscape of high timber and remote river valleys shaped by the cattle and mining trades. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Sumpter Valley RR and find early settlements like Antone, Richmond, and Dayville.

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