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1972 Map of Circle Bar, 1976 Print
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1972 Map of Circle Bar

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Circle Bar Ranch and several family-named outposts define the character of this high-desert ranching landscape in Harney County. Situated along the winding course of Crane Creek, these remote operations illustrate the critical reliance on seasonal waterways and numerous scattered Spring and Well points in a dry environment. The terrain is dominated by the broad upland known as Beaver Tables, which rises above the drainages of Little Beaver Creek and Alder Creek. A network of Jeep trails and established Trail routes provides the only access across the varying elevations, reflecting the rugged logistical realities of livestock management in eastern Oregon during the early 1970s. The presence of the Union Pacific line through the northern section underscores the historical importance of rail transport for moving stock and supplies in these isolated ranching districts.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain