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1968 Map of Drewsey

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Drewsey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Drewsey Valley serves as the focal point of this late 1960s survey, where the Malheur River winds through high-desert terrain toward the settlement of Drewsey. The landscape is defined by its water management and grazing history, evidenced by the intricate system of irrigation including Miller Ditch and Drewsey Ditch, alongside numerous stock-water sources like Riley Reservoir and Stallard Reservoir. To the north, the timbered slopes of Malheur National Forest contrast with the open expanses of Kimball Flat and Merlie Table.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the reach of rural ranching through landmarks such as Altnow Ranch and the many named springs, including Broken Pipe Spring and Weatherly Spring. Transportation routes are anchored by Drinkwater Pass in the southeast, while various gravel pits and borrow pits near the river suggest the era's local resource extraction for road maintenance and infrastructure.