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1946 Map of Eagle Rock

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Eagle Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Crooked River carves a deep path through this Central Oregon landscape, providing the lifeblood for a network of mid-century homesteads and livestock operations. The distribution of family-named holdings, such as Shorty Davis Ranch, Way Ranch, and Klaus Ranch, illustrates the post-war ranching economy in Crook County. These settlements are often positioned near vital water sources like O'Neil Creek or Eagle Creek to support agriculture on the high desert flats.

Dense stands of the Ochoco National Forest cover the higher elevations to the north and east, contrasting with the open sagebrush of Combs Flat. For genealogists, the map preserves the exact location of the Bailey Sch, a local landmark that served the families scattered across the canyon floor and nearby ridges like Coyote Butte. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features, from the vertical rise of Eagle Rock to the arid expanse surrounding Alkali Butte.