1959 Map of Canyon City
USGS Topo · Published 1959About this map
The John Day River and its major forks define the rugged geography of Central Oregon in this mid-century survey, anchoring a landscape where timber and ranching intersect with early conservation efforts. The map details the administrative reach of the Malheur National Forest, Umatilla National Forest, and Whitman National Forest, which dominate the high country around Strawberry Mountain and the Blue Mountains. Early industrial footprints are visible through several Sawmills and the routes of the Sumpter Valley RR and Oregon & Northwestern RR, which serviced the region's remote mining and lumber outposts like Galena and Whitney. Local history is captured in the network of small settlements such as Canyon City, Monument, and Seneca, alongside early protected areas like the John Day Fossil Beds State Park.
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