1962 Map of Forked Horn Butte

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Forked Horn Butte and the surrounding high desert of central Oregon appear in this early 1960s study, revealing the vital irrigation infrastructure necessary for the region's development. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the Bend Lateral Canal, South Canal, and the large North Unit Main Canal, which feed the arid plains east of the Deschutes River. Near the western edge, the Redmond Pumping Plant and a local Filtration Plant underscore the importance of water management for the growing community of Redmond.