1935 Map of Chemult

About this map

Chemult and its surrounding high-desert plateau are defined here by a massive intersection of industrial and natural boundaries. In the mid-1930s, the Southern Pacific and Great Northern railroads converge near the town, carving through the timbered reaches of the Deschutes National Forest and the Klamath Indian Reservation. This period shows the region's reliance on forestry and transit, with operations like Lumber Camp 2 and Lumber Camp 1 positioned along the rail lines. The landscape is dominated by volcanic features like the massive Walker Rim and several fire lookouts, including Walker Mtn Lookout and Skookum Butte Lookout. From the waters of Miller Lake to the scattered homesteads at Knot Ranch and Parker Ranch, the map captures a pivotal era of timber extraction and mountain navigation in Central Oregon.