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1957 Map of Chiloquin

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Chiloquin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Klamath Indian Reservation boundary defines much of this landscape, where the confluence of the Williamson River and Sprague River serves as a geographic anchor at Chiloquin. The mid-century era is preserved here through a dense network of infrastructure supporting the regional timber and water economies, including the Southern Pacific railroad and irrigation features like Sevenmile Canal. Significant cultural landmarks include the Williamson River Mission and Wilson Cem, providing critical touchpoints for family history research.

The map reveals the transition from early military and administrative outposts like Fort Klamath and Klamath Agency to mid-century industrial settlements. Features such as the State Fish Hatchery and the Williamson River Pumping Plant highlight the active management of the basin's resources. From the high elevations of Solomon Butte to the marshes of Agency Lake, the map documents a complex environment of springs, canyons, and rural work sites like Braymill and Pine Ridge.