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1962 Map of Fly Creek

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Fly Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Metolius River canyons and the emerging waters of Billy Chinook Lake dominate this Jefferson County landscape, where the high desert meets the eastern edge of the Deschutes National Forest. The map documents a rugged transition zone defined by deep incisions like Box Canyon and Allen Canyon, which carve through the Metolius Bench. Along the northern edge, the Warm Springs Indian Res Bdy follows the river's path, marking a significant jurisdictional and cultural boundary.

Evidence of remote cattle ranching and early fire detection is visible at the Fly Creek Ranch and the Fly Lake Lookout near Fly Lake. The land is networked by primitive routes including Prairie Farm Road and the Metolius Trail, reflecting an era focused on forestry and livestock. Landmarks like VABM Grandview 2932 and Timber Prairie provide fixed points for navigating the high-elevation flats of the Lower Desert.