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1968 Map of Ione South

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Ione South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Willow Creek and Rhea Creek carve through the high basalt plateaus of Morrow County, defining the agricultural and industrial corridor south of Ione. This late 1960s survey documents a landscape where traditional dryland farming meets modern energy and transport infrastructure. Along the Union Pacific tracks, Grain Elevators and a Substation mark the economic heartbeat of the valley, while the presence of Compressor Sta No 9 and a major Pipeline trace the path of utility development across the ridge tops.

The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent draws and ridges, including Jordan Butte and the winding Rattlesnake Grade. From the settlement of Fairview to the various gravel and borrow pits, the map illustrates the local reliance on the natural topography for both transit and resource extraction. The network of canyons, such as McMillan Canyon and Brenner Canyon, provides a detailed look at the drainage patterns essential to the region's historical land use.