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1972 Map of Beaverdam Creek

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Beaverdam Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Burnt River flows through the southern edge of this Oregon landscape, anchoring the Burnt River Valley where the small settlement of Hereford sits. This high-country region is defined by the expansive Whitman National Forest, where numerous natural springs like Jack McCord Spring and Camp Crunch Spring dot the terrain. The map reveals a network of working ranch and forest infrastructure, including the Hudspeth Cow Camp and Hudspeth Corral, illustrating the area's grazing history.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Fleetwood Cem near the river, a key landmark for tracing early families in the valley. The topography is marked by significant drainages such as Beaverdam Creek and Rattlesnake Creek, which cut through a landscape of named heights like Cottonwood Buttes and Sheep Rock. Dozens of unpaved routes and trails connect these remote points, reflecting the mid-20th-century accessibility of the Baker County backcountry.