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1964 Map of Ironside

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

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Ironside serves as the primary settlement hub in this high-altitude landscape where the Baker Co Malheur Co line divides the terrain. The community is anchored by the Ironside Sch and sits at the intersection of several crucial water systems, including Willow Creek and Indian Creek. A notable historical marker on the landscape is the Treaty Boundary that cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle near Lost Valley.

Resource extraction and ranching define the local economy during this era, evidenced by the Golden Eagle Mine and various other Mines scattered throughout the northern hills. High-elevation points like Baldy Mtn and Wendt Butte overlook a network of seasonal drainages and flats, such as Mahogany Flat and Schofield Flat. The presence of the Burnt River in the north and the expansive Cow Valley to the southeast illustrates the complex water management required in this arid region of Eastern Oregon.