1955 Map of Burns

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Malheur Lake and Harney Lake dominate the high desert basin of this 1970 revision, anchoring the sprawling Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The regional hub of Burns and the industrial neighbor Hines serve as the primary population centers, where a prominent lumber mill indicates the importance of the timber industry drawn from the surrounding Ochocoo National Forest and Malheur National Forest. The map captures a high-elevation landscape defined by volcanic features like Diamond Craters and massive ranges such as Steens Mountain. Transportation is centered on the intersection of Us 20 and Us 395, while the Union Pacific railroad corridor extends east through Crane toward Juntura. Agricultural development is noted at the State experimental station, reflecting the era's focus on land management in the arid Harney Basin.