1972 Map of Big Weasel Sprs

About this map

The Aldrich Mountains define the high terrain of this portion of the Malheur National Forest during the early 1970s. The landscape is marked by a complex network of seasonal and perennial water sources, including the evocatively named Frankie and Johnny Spring and Little Weasel Spring. Human activity in these uplands is centered on resource management and extraction, evidenced by the Murderers Creek Forest Service Station and the Oregon Mine. The presence of several historic habitation spots, such as Buck Cabin (Site), Stewart Cabin, and Lemon Cabin, suggests a legacy of ranching or trapping. Movement through the steep drainages of Murderers Creek and Cabin Creek is facilitated by a system of pack trails and jeep tracks, like the Fields Trail, which connect isolated camps and high points like Fields Peak.