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1962 Map of Heppner Junction

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Heppner Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Lake Umatilla dominates the center of this landscape, marking the watery border between Klickitat and Gilliam counties. This mid-century survey illustrates the vital transportation corridor along the Columbia River, where the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroads parallel the shorelines. On the Oregon side, Heppner Junction and Willows serve as small hubs near the mouth of Willow Creek, while the Washington side features the siding at McCredie tucked below the heights of Alder Ridge.

Away from the water, the terrain rises sharply into the high country of Hurlburt Flats and the cattle country surrounding Sixprong Ranch. A remote Cem and several Spring sites are located in the draws north of the river, providing evidence of early settlement patterns in this arid region. The network of unimproved roads, such as Sixprong Road, suggests a landscape primarily dedicated to ranching and rail infrastructure.