1975 Map of Burns
USGS Topo · Published 1977About this map
Burns and neighboring Hines occupy the center of this orthophoto study, which uses aerial imagery to document the high desert landscape of Harney County in the mid-1970s. The photographic detail reveals the structured grid of the two settlements and the industrial footprints that supported the local economy. Winding through the arid terrain, the Silvies River and its East Fork provide a stark contrast to the surrounding rangeland, tracing a path of vegetation and agricultural activity. This survey captures the relationship between these desert outposts and the vital water sources that define their footprint. The imagery provides an overhead perspective on the residential blocks, early highway corridors, and the sharp transition from organized streets to the expansive open country of eastern Oregon.
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