1962 Map of Clarke

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Clarke and the surrounding high desert of Morrow County are defined by mid-century military and transport infrastructure in this detailed survey. The landscape is dominated by the northern reaches of the Boardman Bombing Range and the western edge of the Umatilla Ordnance Depot, indicating the era's significant federal presence in the region. Transportation routes are equally prominent, with the Union Pacific line passing through Boardman Junction alongside the West Extension and Paterson Ferry Road. This period shows a transition from traditional water sources like Coyote Spring and Lower Sand Spring to engineered solutions like the Irrigation Canal. For the traveler, the Boardman Oasis Roadside Rest provided a stop along the highway, while a remote Radio Facility served as a modern landmark in the open terrain.