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1988 Map of Bates

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Bates
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Middle Fork John Day River corridor defines the northern reaches of this territory, where the timber and rail history of Grant County is preserved in the landscape. Near the settlement of Bates, the presence of a Log Pond and Bates Pond indicates the local industrial focus of the late 20th century. An Old Railroad Grade follows the river valley, marking the path of former transport lines that once serviced the regional logging economy.

Elevations rise sharply to the south into the Malheur National Forest, culminating at Dixie Butte and Dixie Summit. This upland area is dotted with recreational and resource sites, including the Dixie Trail Mine and several camps such as Dearborn Campground and Dixie Campground. The map also captures the junction at Austin Junction, a key point of navigation through the forested terrain and high meadows like Bridge Creek Meadow.