1964 Map of Hamer

About this map

Hamer serves as the primary outpost in this high desert landscape, positioned along the Union Pacific railroad corridor. The area is defined by the extensive wetlands of the Camas National Wildlife Refuge, where water features like Sandhole Lake, Muskrat Pond, and Mallard Slough provide a stark contrast to the surrounding volcanic terrain of Beacon Butte and Raumaker Butte. This 1964 survey, based on aerial photographs from 1959, reveals an intricate network of water management and transportation essential to local life, including the Hamer Ditch and several Flowing Wells. Notable landmarks like the Rat Farm and the Roadside Rest along the main highway (marked as 15 and 91) highlight the utilitarian nature of the settlement. The map also records the Jefferson and Fremont County boundary as it cuts across the northern edge of this irrigation-dependent region.