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1972 Map of Austin

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Austin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this topographic study of Grant County, where the Middle Fork John Day River winds through high-altitude meadows and timbered slopes. The settlement at Austin and the nearby Austin Junction serve as the primary human hubs in a landscape defined by forest management and ranching. Infrastructure for these industries is evident in the Blue Mtn Work Center, a State Hy Maintenance Sta, and various livestock-related sites like the Corral and Sullens Cow Camp.

The terrain is densely annotated with named springs and meadows, such as Japanese Meadow and Olmstead Meadow, which likely served as critical water sources for local grazing and timber operations. A network of primitive transport, including a Jeep Trail, connects these remote points. The map reflects a 1970s era of active forest use, recording numerous Borrow Pits and mile markers along the road through Summit.