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1970 Map of Castle Rock

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Castle Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Ironside Mountain and the high ridges of the Malheur National Forest dominate this high-desert landscape, where ranching and forest management define the land use. The presence of the Castle Rock Fire Station near the peak of Castle Rock reflects the critical importance of fire observation in this timbered terrain. Water sources are the primary anchor for activity, evidenced by the numerous springs and small reservoirs like Mailbox Canyon Reservoir and Willow Basin Reservoir.

Remote outposts and cattle operations are marked by sites such as The Holdout Cow Camp, Hunter Ranch, and Dutch John Cabin. The map also preserves a unique piece of local history with the Goodwin Tomb located west of Bully Creek. This 1970 snapshot shows a network of jeep trails connecting isolated canyons like Jerry Canyon and Timber Gulch, tracing the movement of people and livestock across the Grant and Harney County line into Malheur County.