1935 Map of Chemult

About this map

Chemult serves as a central hub for the Southern Pacific and Great Northern railroads in this mid-1930s survey of south-central Oregon. The landscape is defined by the volcanic topography of the eastern Cascades, with numerous peaks such as Walker Mtn, Odell Butte, and Miller Mtn rising above the high plateau. The timber economy of the era is evident through the presence of Lumber Camp 1 and Lumber Camp 2 in the southwestern corner, while the vast southern section belongs to the Klamath Indian Reservation. Numerous natural springs and basins like Rabbit Basin and Sellers Marsh support small cattle operations at locations such as Knott Ranch and Parker Ranch. The map captures a moment when travel through the region relied heavily on The Dalles California Highway and a network of mountain stations including Mowich and Yamsay Sta.