1951 Map of Huntington

About this map

Huntington serves as the primary hub in this portion of the Burnt River canyon, where the Union Pacific rail line follows the winding river corridor alongside the historic Oregon Trail Mon. The map reveals a landscape defined by 19th-century extraction, with numerous Gold Mines and Placer Mines scattered through the gulches north of Weatherby. The transition from the high peaks of Baldy Mtn and Juniper Mtn down to the meadows of Birch Creek Meadows illustrates the diverse terrain that early settlers and miners navigated. The presence of the Pipe Line and the industrial activity at Lime contrast with the earlier ranching and mining patterns of Rye Valley. This 1951 field check preserves the alignment of the Shoestring Grade and the intricate network of water rights evidenced by labels like Watering Trough Dr and Water Trough Gulch.