1955 Map of Hyatt Reservoir

About this map

Hyatt Reservoir dominates this mid-century landscape in the high Cascades, where the water economy and ranching intersect. The map documents a network of high-elevation prairies and glades, such as Cottonwood Glades and Johnson Prairie, supporting operations like the Schoolhouse Ranch and Summit Ranch. Industrial and transportation footprints are evident at Lincoln, which featured a Millpond and proximity to the Mt View Airport, indicating the importance of timber and localized aviation in this period. Southward, the terrain climbs into the Siskiyou Mountains, where peaks like Soda Mtn and Hobart Peak overlook a rugged watershed defined by Jenny Creek and Dead Indian Creek. This survey captures the region just before significant modern development, preserving the locations of remote outposts like Cabin 69 and the Box D Ranch.