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1966 Map of Holdman

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Holdman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Holdman serves as the focal point for this 1960s agricultural region in Umatilla County, characterized by a series of deep drainage systems that have shaped the local landscape. The settlement, marked by its Holdman Cem and a prominent Grain Elevator, sits at the convergence of several significant geographic features, including Cold Springs Canyon and the South Fork. The economy of the era is clearly defined by grain infrastructure, with Storage Bins and elevators situated near transportation routes to manage the harvest from the surrounding plateau.

Erosion patterns have carved distinct terrain features like Despain Gulch, Missouri Gulch, and Stage Gulch, which dominate the southern and central portions of the map. Traces of rural habitation appear at Laurila, while the presence of a large Pipeline cutting across the southwestern quadrant reflects mid-century infrastructure development. This survey, compiled from 1964 aerial photography, provides a detailed record of the topography and land use patterns prior to significant modern changes.