
John Day and Canyon City sit at the intersection of mountain terrain and the river valley, where the John Day River flows westward through a landscape marked by historic water management and ranching. The presence of Luce Ditch, Trowbridge Ditch, and the San Juan Log Ponds highlights the local reliance on the river for industry and agriculture. Genealogists will find significant local records through the Grant County Courthouse and four distinct burial grounds, including the historic Boot Hill Cem and Saint Andrews Cem near Canyon City.
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1940 · Mount Vernon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · John Day
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · John Day
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Mount Vernon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Long Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Susanville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Susanville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Long Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Canyon City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Canyon City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000