1967 Map of Brothers NW

About this map

Rodman Rim defines the elevation and geography of this high-desert landscape in central Oregon, where the boundaries of Deschutes and Crook Counties meet. This 1967 field-checked study illustrates a region defined by seasonal water and extractive industry, marked by a scattering of mines and a prospect in the northern hills. The drainage of Little Bear Creek and Bear Creek cuts through the high plateaus, while the lower elevations are shaped by the winding path of the Dry River. Remote access is documented through a network of unimproved roads and a Jeep Trail, reflecting the era's land use for ranching and resource exploration. The presence of a Gravel Pit and several named springs indicates the vital points of human activity in an otherwise sparsely populated volcanic terrain.