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2023 Map of Austin

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Austin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Austin sits at the western edge of this high-elevation landscape within the Malheur National Forest, where the headwaters of the Middle Fork John Day River wind through a series of open meadows and flats. The terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain streams and spring systems, including Wiwaanaytt Creek and Olmstead Creek, which flow through named clearings like Phipps Meadow and Bjerkson Flat.

Evidence of early 20th-century transportation remains visible via the Austin Spur, marking the historic rail and road infrastructure that once supported the region's timber and transit needs. The map detail reflects a landscape preserved for its natural resources, punctuated by family-named landmarks such as Taylor Flat and Japanese Meadow. Numerous water sources, from Twin Ponds to Quaking Aspen Spring, suggest a geography where water management and seasonal grazing have long been central to the area's utility.