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1971 Map of Fields Spring

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Fields Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Grande Ronde River carves a deep, winding path through the borderlands of Washington and Oregon, defining the dramatic topography of this 1971 survey. The landscape is characterized by steep ridges and canyons, including Box Canyon and Deep Canyon, where elevation drops sharply toward the riverbank. This area is home to Fields Spring State Park and portions of the Umatilla National Forest, highlighting the region's character as a managed wilderness at the start of the 1970s.

Evidence of human activity is scattered across the high ground, with landmarks such as the Kuhn Landing Strip and a Borrow Pit located near the summit of Puffer Butte. The map details a network of trails and jeep trails connecting remote points like Deer Flat and Benson Ridge, illustrating how the terrain was navigated before modern infrastructure reached these high-elevation plateaus and drainages.