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1951 Map of Courtrock

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Courtrock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Malheur National Forest dominates much of this Oregon landscape, where mid-century ranching and timber interests defined the local economy. The tiny settlement of Hamilton and the Courtrock Post Office serve as the primary hubs for a sparsely populated region characterized by family-named landmarks and expansive high-country meadows. The presence of the Courtrock School suggests a community structure that supported isolated homesteads and forest workers during the early 1950s.

The topography is punctuated by distinctive volcanic and erosional features such as Courthouse Rock, Barber Pole Butte, and China Peak. Water sources are vital in this terrain, with drainage systems like Long Creek, Cottonwood Fork, and Grizzly Creek sustaining the meadows. Genealogists and historians can trace the names of early settlers through features like Petre Meadows and McGarr Meadows, which provide clues to the land use and seasonal grazing patterns of the era.