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1957 Map of Bend

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The Cascade Range forms a towering western wall in this mid-century survey, dominated by the peaks of Mt Jefferson, Mt Washington, and the Three Sisters. Below the timbered slopes, the high desert landscape is defined by the deep canyons of the Deschutes River and Crooked River. Settlement patterns follow these vital water sources, centering on the growing hubs of Bend, Redmond, and Prineville. The interior plateau reveals a network of smaller communities and rail stops like Kaskela Station and Gateway, while the Oregon Trunk and Union Pacific railroads provide essential transit through the basalt-rimmed valleys.

Large-scale irrigation and water management are evident in the presence of the Ochoco Reservoir and Haystack Reservoir, supporting the agricultural districts near Madras and Culver. To the north, the Warm Springs Indian Reservation spans a vast territory between the mountains and the river, while the eastern reaches move into the Ochocco Mountains and Maury Mountains, where isolated outposts like Post and Ashwood serve the surrounding rangeland.