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1956 Map of Calimus Butte

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Calimus Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Sprague River winds through the heart of the Winema National Forest, carving the deep Sprague River Canyon near Lone Pine. This mid-century survey illustrates a landscape transitioning from pioneer ranching to modern forestry and water management. Isolated homesteads such as the McCready Ranch, Wolff Ranch, and the Ray Ranch (Ruins) mark the valley floor, while an extensive Old Railroad Grade snakes across the northern ridges, indicating the era's timber extraction routes.

Prominent volcanic features dominate the horizon, from the high lookout at Calimus Butte to the distinctive Ya Whee Plateau. Local names like the Valley of the Gods and family-named landmarks such as Wrights Meadows and No Name Flat provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The map also documents vital water sources in this high-elevation terrain, including Slabhouse Springs, Whitehorse Springs, and the Lone Pine Reservoir.