1968 Map of Cooper Draw

About this map

The Coyote Hills dominate this high-desert landscape in Lake County, Oregon, as recorded in the late 1960s. This region is defined by a complex network of seasonal watercourses and critical water sources, including Binkey Lake and numerous named springs that sustained local livestock and wildlife. Small drainages like Windy Hollow Draw and Cooper Draw carve through the high elevations, while Rabbit Creek flows across the northern sections. The map reveals the light human footprint on this terrain, primarily consisting of a network of Jeep Trails and a solitary Radio Tower. For the local historian, the names given to the various draws and springs—such as Mary Ann Draw, Miners Draw, and Ellie Spring—suggest a history of grazing, prospecting, or local homesteading efforts in this arid environment.