1951 Map of Courtrock

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape in the North Fork John Day River drainage, revealing a pattern of isolated settlements and upland grazing. The small community of Hamilton serves as a primary reference point in the north, while the presence of the Courtrock PO indicates the site of a rural post office that once served this remote section of Grant County. The topography is defined by prominent volcanic and erosional landmarks like Courthouse Rock, China Peak, and the uniquely named Lost Boy Butte. High-elevation clearings such as McGarr Meadows and Petre Meadows suggest the historical importance of seasonal livestock range. Water resources are primarily represented by the branching drainages of Cottonwood Creek and Long Creek, which provided the necessary water for the homesteads and small Sch facilities scattered through the valleys.