1967 Map of Freezeout Ridge

About this map

Freezeout Ridge dominates this 1960s landscape in Morrow County, where a complex system of drainages carves through the high terrain. The map documents the rural infrastructure of the era, including the Heppner City Well and the small settlement of Luckman situated near Howard Canyon. Steep-walled corridors like Big Sourdough Canyon and Little Sourdough Canyon define the eastern portion of the sheet, while Hinton Creek and Willow Creek flow through the western valleys. Numerous springs are noted throughout the quadrangle, serving as vital water sources in this upland environment. The presence of a Jeep Trail and other primitive paths suggests a landscape managed for ranching or resource access, connecting remote points like the Freeze No 3 landmark to the more established routes along Little Butter Creek.