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1969 Map of Chapin Creek

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Chapin Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Umatilla National Forest spans this high-elevation landscape in Morrow County, characterized by a complex network of plateaus and steep canyons. Significant open spaces like Camas Prairie, Courter Prairie, and Hayden Prairie suggest the historical importance of seasonal grazing or gathering in this region. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features such as Lava Flat and Shingle Mill Butte, while numerous water sources like Gerking Spring and Hasting Spring supported early inhabitants and travelers.

Local history and genealogy researchers can identify specific sites of seasonal or permanent occupation, including Indian Camp, Twin Cabins, and Baker Gardens. The presence of the Anson Wright Memorial Park near Chapin Creek highlights the area's transition into a managed recreational landscape. Mapping revisions shown in purple reflect developments through the early 1980s, offering a look at how mountain access evolved over decades.