1962 Map of Crow Butte

About this map

Lake Umatilla Columbia River dominates this stretch of the border between Oregon and Washington, where the massive Crow Butte stands as a prominent landmark in the waterway. The 1962 topography, updated with 1970 photogrammetric revisions, reveals a landscape defined by large-scale infrastructure and military utility. South of the river and the Union Pacific rail lines, the sprawling Boardman Bombing Range and the Boardman Flight Strip occupy the high desert plateau, signifying the mid-century strategic importance of this region. Agriculture is visible through the West Extension Irrigation Canal and local landmarks like the Ed Kunze Road. On the northern shore, the Burlington Northern railroad passes through the small settlement of Whitcomb beneath the heights of Canoe Ridge, while the rugged southern terrain is carved by the deep drainage of Sixmile Canyon.