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1972 Map of Dayville

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Dayville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The confluence of the John Day River and South Fork Creek anchors the settlement of Dayville, a focal point for the ranching and timber geography of central Oregon in the early 1970s. This survey illustrates the intricate water management of the arid high country, marked by features such as the Nash Reservoir, Battle Creek Reservoir, and a Flume situated near South Fork Creek. The Dayville Cem serves as a significant genealogical marker for the community, while the surrounding terrain is etched with the names of early settlers and ranchers through landmarks like McNulty Basin Spring, Conner Spring, and McIntire Basin Spring.

The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Ochogo National Forest, where the landscape rises toward Ochoco Mountain and Battle Creek Mtn. Traces of small-scale industry are evident in the Prospects located near South Fork Creek and a Borrow Pit in the forest. Narrow jeep trails and livestock infrastructure, including a Corral at Deadman Flat, reflect a landscape defined by seasonal grazing and rugged access.