1995 Map of Big Rock Flat

About this map

Umatilla National Forest encompasses much of this landscape in Morrow County, characterized by a complex network of springs and canyons that defined early land use. This mid-1990s survey records a region where water sources like Morphine Spring, Opal Spring, and Hollywood Spring dictated the placement of trails and early industrial sites. The presence of Reeds Mill and Parkers Mill along the northern drainages highlights the area's timber history, while Big Rock Flat Airstrip suggests the logistical demands of managing this remote terrain. Family-named landmarks and geographic features such as Barlow Butte, Opal Butte, and Harris Canyon provide significant detail for genealogists tracing local history. The map also identifies the Anson Wright Memorial Park, a key community landmark near Fleming Spring, and numerous prospect sites that speak to the area's geological exploration and mining interests.