1969 Map of Danner

About this map

The Jean Baptiste Charbonneau Grave marks a site of significant historical interest near the small settlement of Danner, where the son of Sacagawea is interred. This 1969 survey of southeast Oregon captures a landscape where water management and ranching define the human presence. Significant infrastructure such as Skinner Dam and Palmer Dam control the flow of Jordan Creek, while the Goose Ranch and its nearby Landing Strip illustrate the remote nature of operations in Danner Valley. The topography is heavily influenced by volcanic history, with extensive lava fields dominating the northern section of the map and geological features like Rattlesnake Cave and the Jack Creek Hills rising above the flats. To the south, the terrain opens into Antelope Flat and Rock Creek Flat, bordering the waters of Antelope Reservoir.