1935 Map of Chemult

About this map

Chemult serves as a central junction in this high-altitude landscape where the Southern Pacific RR and Great Northern RR parallel the Dalles-California Highway. The area is defined by volcanic features and large meadows, such as Round Meadow and Sproats Meadow, which support various early ranching outposts like Hoey Ranch and Jamison Ranch. The eastern half of the map is dominated by the Walker Rim escarpment, rising toward Walker Mtn, while the western edge reveals the headwaters of the Rogue River and Little Deschutes River. This survey captures the region during a period of active timber and rail transit, noting several remote stations and camps such as Diamond Lake Sta and Lumber Camp 2. The southern portion contains a significant section of the Klamath Indian Reservation, highlighting its historical boundaries before later administrative changes.