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1964 Map of Fitzwater Point

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Fitzwater Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Fremont National Forest dominates the high ground of this Lake County terrain, where the mountain slopes meet the agricultural developments of the basin floor. The complex water management system of the early 1960s is evident through an extensive network of irrigation features, including the North Canal, South Canal, and the Ashcraft Flume that move water from Drews Reservoir toward the valley.

Genealogists will find interest in several family-named ranch sites such as Beecraft Ranch and Briggs Ranch, along with the West Side Cem located near the small settlement of West Side. The map documents a rugged landscape punctuated by numerous water sources like Miners Cabin Spring and Mud Spring, providing a clear view of the logistical challenges faced by settlers and ranchers in this part of Oregon before modern infrastructure changes.