1967 Map of Bannock Ridge

About this map

Bannock Ridge and the surrounding high desert of Malheur County are defined by a network of seasonal water sources and livestock infrastructure during the late 1960s. The landscape is marked by prominent natural features such as Mahogany Mtn and Saddle Butte, while the presence of Upper Saddle Butte Res and numerous named springs like Bannock Spring and Sulphur Spring suggest a territory managed for rangeland. Human activity is Sparse, represented by Brooks Cabin and a series of primitive transport routes including Runaway Trail and several nameless jeep trails. The topographical detail reveals a complex drainage system through Long Gulch and Bannock Gulch, feeding into creeks such as Leslie Creek and Whitenburg Creek. This mapping captures the region before more modern developments, preserving the names of remote landmarks and family-named springs.