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1962 Map of Friend

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Friend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Friend sits at the intersection of dryland farming and timbered slopes in the early 1960s, marking a transition point where the eastern plateau meets the Mount Hood National Forest. The settlement character of this high country is defined by isolated outposts and seasonal activity, illustrated by the presence of Camp Morrow and a rural Cem near Pine Creek. The landscape is etched with irrigation and drainage efforts, such as the Highland Ditch, which redirect water through the varied elevations of Happy Ridge and South Ridge.

A network of forestry and access routes, including the North Tygh Creek Road and several Jeep Trails, connects the canyons of Larch Creek and Tygh Creek. These roads supported both local commerce, evidenced by a Gravel Pit, and the recreational use of the land at Little Badger Campground. The topographic data highlights how the high plateaus were utilized before more modern developments changed the agricultural footprint of Wasco County.