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1955 Map of Burns

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Burns
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Malheur Lake and Harney Lake dominate the central basin of this mid-century high desert landscape, serving as the focal points for the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The twin settlements of Burns and Hines act as the regional hub, where the local timber economy is represented by a large Lumber Mill and connections to the Oregon and Northwestern railroad. To the north, the timbered slopes of the Ochoco National Forest and Malheur National Forest rise above the valley floor.

Education and infrastructure in this expansive ranching country are marked by isolated rural outposts such as Suntex School, Wolf Creek School, and the New Princeton P. O.. The presence of a State experimental station and a Highway Maintenance Station underscores the managed nature of this environment during the 1950s. Geologic features like Diamond Craters and Stinking Water Mountain define the horizon, while the Union Pacific line provides a vital link through the eastern portion of the quadrangle near Crane.