1962 Map of Dant

About this map

The Deschutes River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of Wasco County, serving as the primary corridor for transportation and settlement. Along its banks, the Oregon Trunk (Spokane Portland and Seattle) railroad follows the water's edge, connecting small stops such as Dant and Dixon. The landscape is defined by dramatic elevation changes, moving from the riverbed up into the high reaches of the Mutton Mountains. A significant historical demarcation, the Warm Springs Indian Reservation Boundary (Mc Quinn Line 1884), cuts across the southern portion of the map near Eagle Creek, marking a clear division in land use and jurisdiction. Away from the river, the terrain is characterized by a network of drainage canyons like Chicken Canyon and Williams Canyon, while the presence of the Two Springs Ranch and isolated mines suggests a reliance on ranching and small-scale resource extraction in this arid environment.