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1978 Map of John Day

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of John Day
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

John Day and the nearby gold-mining hub of Canyon City anchor this 1970s landscape, reflecting a region defined by high-elevation valleys and federal timberlands. The survey documents the expansive reach of the Malheur National Forest and Whitman National Forest, where resource extraction is visible through several named operations such as the Celebration Mine, Ray Mine, and the Bardy Mountain Mine.

Transport and land use patterns are characterized by a transition from the river-fed settlements of the north to the high basins of the south. High-altitude meadows like Logan Valley, Bear Valley, and Silvies Valley dominate the central terrain, while the presence of a Logging Railroad and multiple guard stations, including Lake Creek Guard Station and Crane Prairie Guard Station, highlight the active management of the surrounding mountain ranges. From the heights of the Strawberry Mountains to the eastern slopes of the Blue Mountains, this sheet details the vital intersections of industry and wilderness.