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1957 Map of Elk Mountain, 1959 Print
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1957 Map of Elk Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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Wallowa National Forest land dominates this 1950s landscape, where isolated outposts like the Swamp Creek Cow Camp and Chico Guard Sta served the administrative and agricultural needs of the high country. The terrain is defined by deep drainages such as Joseph Creek and Chesnimnus Creek, with the prominent Elk Mountain rising above the surrounding timberland. Settlement is sparse and largely confined to ranching and local infrastructure, evidenced by the Hinton Ranch and the presence of the Lewis Sch, suggesting a community of families working the land far from major urban centers. Traces of early land management are visible through the Willamette Base Line and the network of primitive routes like the Lewis Road, which provided vital access through the buttes and canyons of Wallowa County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain