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1964 Map of Huron

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Huron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Umatilla National Forest and Whitman National Forest dominate this landscape, meeting at a shared boundary that bisects the terrain. The Union Pacific Railroad cuts through the region, following the winding path of Meacham Creek and crossing the heights of Horseshoe Ridge. This transportation corridor was central to the area's development, providing access to remote timber and grazing lands.

Settlement is sparse and centered around forestry and transit, with the small outpost of Motanic and the historic Rugg Cabin situated near Pelican Creek. The map details numerous water sources essential for livestock and forest management, including Four Horse Smith Spring, Lansing Spring, and Nunamaker Pond. From the high point of Wilbur Mountain to the open expanse of Fox Prairie, the topography reveals a complex network of canyons and ridges, including the distinctive Owsley Hogback and Strickland Flat, where early trails like the Mt Emily Road provided passage through the Blue Mountains.