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1962 Map of Friend

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Friend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Friend serves as the primary settlement on the edge of the Mt Hood National Forest, where the landscape transitions from agricultural plateaus to the timbered canyons of the eastern Cascades. Field checked in 1962, this survey records a rural economy centered on the management of water and timber, evidenced by the Highland Ditch and numerous irrigation-related features. The map illustrates a complex network of forest access roads such as Jordan Creek Road and Douglas Cabin Road, which served both recreational and industrial purposes during the early 1960s.

Genealogists and local historians will find the location of the community Cem and isolated landmarks like VABM Smith 2145 useful for locating old homesteads or property boundaries. Recreational sites such as Little Badger Campground and Camp Morrow reflect the area's mid-century development as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The drainage patterns of Tygh Creek and Badger Creek define the deeply incised terrain that characterizes this portion of Wasco County.