1980 Map of Bend

About this map

Bend and the neighboring high desert settlements of Redmond and Sisters anchor this late-twentieth-century study of Central Oregon. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the volcanic peaks of the Three Sisters Wilderness and Mt Jefferson Wilderness to the arid plains of the Crooked River National Grassland. The Deschutes River and Crooked River carve deep canyons through the basalt, providing the lifeblood for communities like Terrebonne and Tumalo. Transport corridors such as the Burlington Northern and Oregon Trunk railroads, along with Roberts Field at Redmond, illustrate the region's role as a mountain-crossroads hub. Notable landmarks including the towering Black Butte and the sheer walls of Smith Rock State Park stand out against the vast timber holdings of the Deschutes National Forest and Willamette National Forest.