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1965 Map of Fly Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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Whitman National Forest dominates this landscape in the mid-1960s, defined by the winding descent of Chicken Creek and Sheep Creek toward the Grande Ronde River. The area illustrates a working wilderness where isolation and utility meet, featuring an isolated Landing Strip near Vey Ranch. Water is the primary driver of names here, from the geothermal activity at Warm Mineral Spring to numerous named seeps like Blue Spring, Dry Chicken Spring, and Johnson Rock Spring. These water sources likely served as critical points for early ranching and forest management. Small-scale industrial activity is evident through a marked Quarry, a Gravel Pit, and a Prospect location, suggesting localized extraction within the steep drainages. The network of Jeep Trails provides the only passage through the dense contour lines, marking the transition from traditional backcountry ranching to modern forest service access.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain