1955 Map of Hyatt Reservoir

About this map

The high timber and ranch lands of southern Oregon are captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the expansion of Hyatt Reservoir and the Siskiyou Mountains. This era shows a working mountain landscape where the Green Springs Highway serves as the primary artery connecting remote holdings like Summit Ranch and Schoolhouse Ranch. The settlement of Lincoln is particularly detailed, showing a local economy tied to the land with its Millpond and nearby Mt View Airport. The map documents the intricate water system of the Rogue River watershed, tracing Keene Creek and the smaller Little Hyatt Reservoir against the high peaks of Soda Mtn and Chinquapin Mtn. This topographic record also preserves the locations of numerous historic high-country ranching operations, including the Box D Ranch and Open Triangle Tee Ranch near the California border.