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1946 Map of Eagle Rock

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Eagle Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Crooked River snakes through this high desert region of Crook County, carving a canyon marked by river mile markers from Mile 75 to Mile 96. The mid-1940s landscape is defined by its ranching heritage, with large landholdings such as Riverside Ranch, Carey Ranch, and Kizer Ranch scattered along the watercourses and in the broader basins. These ranch complexes, along with the Bailey Sch and the settlement at Roberts, provided the social and economic framework for a sparse population focused on livestock.

Elevations rise sharply into the timbered slopes of the Ochoco National Forest and the Maury Mountains to the south. Distinctive landmarks like Eagle Rock, Pilot Butte, and Alkali Butte break the horizon between numerous creek drainages, including Bear Creek and Newsome Creek. The map documents a network of primitive and light-duty roads connecting remote outposts like Cofelt Ranch and Combs Flat to the larger county interior.