1951 Map of Dale

About this map

The North Fork John Day River and its numerous tributaries dominate this mid-century portrait of northeastern Oregon’s high timber country. Centered on the settlement of Dale, the terrain is defined by the intersections of the Umatilla National Forest, Whitman National Forest, and Malheur National Forest. The landscape reveals a network of high-elevation meadows and seasonal encampments, including Howard Meadows, Wassen Meadows, and Bear Camp, which speak to the area's long-standing use for summer grazing and forestry operations.