1967 Map of Brothers SW

About this map

Government Well and several other isolated water sources anchor this arid landscape on the high desert border between Crook County and Deschutes County. Mapping in the late 1960s reveals a terrain defined by sparse survival resources in an otherwise desiccated environment, where the winding bed of the Dry River cuts through the northern sections. This topography is dominated by distinct elevations such as Pine Ridge, Skull, and Twin Pines, which served as critical navigational landmarks for those traversing the sagebrush and juniper country. The infrastructure of the period is limited to scattered wells like Israel Well and King Well, illustrating the high value of groundwater for the region's livestock and ranching operations. The survey provides a clear view of the section lines and survey markers that organized this portion of Central Oregon before significant modern development.