1972 Map of Aldrich Mountain South

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this landscape in central Oregon, where the high-altitude terrain of the Aldrich Mountains falls away into a complex network of canyons and gulches. The Murderers Creek Ranch and Weaver Cabin provide evidence of the remote ranching and forest management activities in this region during the early 1970s. The map reveals an intricate watershed system feeding into Murderers Creek, including the lengthy East Fork South Fork Murderers Creek. Unique geological and topograhic features like Shake Table and Timber Mountain characterize the southern portion of the quadrangle. Early 1970s land use is visible through a system of jeep trails and pack trails that navigate through steep drainages like Chickenhouse Gulch and Wylie Gulch, connecting isolated locations such as Cabbage Patch Camp and Todd Creek Camp.