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1968 Map of Ella

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Ella
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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Carty Reservoir dominates the central landscape of this Morrow County survey, reflecting significant water management and infrastructure developments in the late 20th century. The presence of the Boeing Test Site along the western edge, coupled with a Conveyor Belt and Substation near the reservoir, indicates a shift toward industrial and specialized land use during this period. These modern additions sit atop a landscape defined by traditional terrain features like Poverty Ridge and the winding paths of Sixmile Canyon and Fourmile Canyon.

Cultural history is preserved along the Immigrant Road, which traverses the southern portion of the map near the small settlement of Ella. This route, alongside scattered Storage Bins, Flowing Well, and the Poverty Ridge Well, illustrates the intersection of historical transit corridors with the practical needs of rural ranching or farming. The contrast between these established landmarks and the expansive Sand Dunes to the north highlights the diverse environmental character of the Oregon high country.