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1967 Map of Encina

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Encina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Union Pacific railroad corridor anchors this landscape in eastern Oregon, following the path of Dry Creek past the small settlements of Encina and Pleasant Valley. This mid-century survey reflects a region defined by its transit routes and mineral extraction, with a persistent network of jeep trails and trails navigating the complex drainage systems of Quartz Gulch and Dogtown Gulch.

Evidence of historical mining is scattered across the terrain, notably at the White Swan Mine and Uncle Dan Mine in the northern reaches, while the southern section transitions into the Whitman National Forest. Local landmarks like a cemetery near the forest boundary and a Radio Tower provide specific points of interest for those tracing the development of Baker County. The landscape is marked by numerous water sources, including Alder Creek Spring and Ebell Creek, which were vital to the area's early industrial and agricultural viability.