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1966 Map of Beulah

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Beulah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The North Fork Malheur River is the central artery of this high-desert landscape, flowing through a region dominated by the Beulah Reservoir and the Agency Valley Dam. This 1966 field-checked survey captures the area around the settlement of Beulah, a focal point for water management in Malheur County. The map provides clear evidence of the region's volcanic and geological character, marked by prominent features like Castle Rock, Beulah Butte, and Scab Mountain.

Thermal activity is noted at the Agency Valley Springs (Hot) just south of the reservoir. For local historians, the inclusion of the Agency Valley Cem and Juntura Cem offers essential data for genealogical research. Numerous high-altitude reservoirs and springs, such as Murphy Reservoir and Indian Spring, illustrate the vital importance of water rights and storage for the ranching operations that defined this part of eastern Oregon during the mid-20th century.