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1998 Map of John Day

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of John Day
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Canyon City and the neighboring city of John Day serve as the focal points of this late 20th-century survey of the John Day River valley. The map documents a landscape defined by its mining heritage and public land administration, with extensive Dredge Tailings still visible along the riverbanks. The settlement patterns reflect both modern development, such as the Mobile Home Park, and deep-rooted local history found at the Canyon City Cem and the legendary Boot Hill Cem.

Mineral extraction remains a visible influence on the terrain, shown through the Old Humboldt Diggings and various sites like the Potato Patch Mine and Ward Mine scattered through the gulches. Infrastructure for the region is well-represented by the John Day State Airport and the Malheur NF Supervisor Office. The survey also marks key community landmarks including Grant Union High Sch, St Andrews Church, and the local Fairgrounds, providing a clear view of the area's social and industrial layout just before the millennium.