1966 Map of Harper

About this map

Harper sits at the intersection of early transportation and irrigation infrastructure in the high desert of Malheur County. This mid-1960s survey captures the region as a hub of water management, where the Malheur River and the Little Valley Canal sustain the agricultural activity of Harper Valley. The presence of the Union Pacific railroad and Harper Junction highlights the town's role as a transit point. Northward, the settlement of Westfall is shown near Bully Creek, surrounded by a landscape marked by numerous springs and small reservoirs like Chicken Creek Reservoir. The mapping of remote landmarks such as Buckaroo Cabin and various family-named features like Stacey Reservoir No 4 and Hunter Spring provides valuable data for genealogists tracing ranching history and land use in this arid expanse of eastern Oregon.