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1960 Map of Beatty

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Beatty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Klamath Indian Reservation Boundary defines much of this 1960 landscape, showing the transition from the broad Sprague River Valley to the heavily forested uplands of the Winema National Forest and Fremont National Forest. This era captures the critical infrastructure of the Oregon California and Eastern Railroad as it follows the Sprague River through Beatty, providing a vital link for the local timber and ranching economy.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of indigenous history, including the Paiute Cem, Chief Schonchin Cem, and the Yainax Agency (Site). Further south, the map details the agricultural development in the Yonna Valley near Hildebrand, where a network of reservoirs like Ritter Reservoir and McCartie Res supported early homesteads. The inclusion of sites like Kitts Mill (Site) and various quarries highlights the localized industrial footprint in this part of Klamath County.