1951 Map of Huntington

About this map

Huntington sits at the eastern edge of this mid-century survey where the Burnt River meets the Snake River, marking a critical juncture for the Union Pacific railroad. The landscape is a rugged collection of peaks and drainages, including Baldy Mtn, Fur Mtn, and Striped Mtn, which define the border between Baker and Malheur counties. This area was a historic corridor for migration and resource extraction, evidenced by the Oregon Trail Mon near Lime and numerous mining sites such as Gold Mine and several Placer Mines. The map documents the intricate network of gulches and creeks like Rye Valley and Dixie Creek that supported early settlement. From the high elevation of Table Rock to the livestock grazing grounds at Birch Creek Meadows, the map captures the transition from industrial limestone quarrying to traditional ranching and mountain transit via the Shoestring Grade.