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1935 Map of Chemult

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Chemult
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Klamath Indian Reservation anchors the southern portion of this 1930s landscape, a region defined by its volcanic geology and early twentieth-century infrastructure. The arrival of the Southern Pacific and Great Northern railroads transformed the high desert, establishing critical stops like Crescent Sta, Mowich, and Chemult. These rail lines supported a burgeoning timber and ranching economy, evidenced by the presence of Lumber Camp 1 and Lumber Camp 2, alongside established cattle operations such as the Knott Ranch and Hocy Ranch.

Surface water is a defining feature of the western terrain, where Crescent Lake and Miller Lake sit beneath the high peaks of the Cascades. The topography is dominated by numerous cinder cones and buttes, including the prominent Odell Butte and Walker Mtn, the latter serving as a vital observation point with its Lookout. The map captures the alignment of The Dalles California Highway, tracing a corridor of movement that has long connected the interior of Oregon.