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1967 Map of Bannock Ridge

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Bannock Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Bannock Ridge and its series of parallel high points dominate this high-desert landscape in Malheur County during the late 1960s. The topography is defined by significant vertical relief, with Steamboat Ridge and Grassy Ridge running alongside deep drainage networks like Long Gulch and Leslie Gulch. Settlement is nearly nonexistent in this era, save for the isolated Brooks Cabin located near the intersection of the ridges and seasonal water sources.

Surface water is a critical feature for any land use in this arid region, marked by numerous named points including Bannock Spring, Sulphur Spring, and Kenny Spring. To the north, the Upper Saddle Butte Res represents a managed attempt to capture runoff near Saddle Butte. The map also details a network of Jeep Trails that navigate the slopes of Mahogany Mtn and the unique formation known as The Whitenburg, reflecting the era's reliance on rugged access routes for ranching or land management.