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1964 Map of Horn Butte

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Horn Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Hurlburt Flats and the deep incisions of Eightmile Canyon define this high plateau landscape in Gilliam County. The map captures a crucial corridor of western migration, clearly marking the path of the Oregon Tr as it traverses the southern sections of the quadrangle. This historic overland route is juxtaposed with the mid-century industrial presence of the Union Pacific railroad, which follows the winding course of Willow Creek through the northeastern corner.

Evidence of the region's ranching economy is visible through numerous Corral sites and water sources like the isolated Spring and Well locations scattered across the arid terrain. The elevation rises toward Horn Butte in the southeast, providing a landmark over the surrounding coulees. From the Substation to the network of Jeep Trails, the map documents the infrastructure required to manage this expansive open range in the mid-1960s.