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1964 Map of Kamela SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Red Bridge State Park sits along a winding stretch of the Grande Ronde River in this mid-1960s Oregon survey. Much of the territory is defined by the steep elevation changes of Coleman Ridge and the dense timber of the Whitman National Forest. The map documents the vital transportation corridors through the mountains, including the Union Pacific Railroad which follows Canyon Creek and the Glover Interchange which connects to the highway system.

Evidence of historical activity and wilderness navigation is scattered throughout the drainages of Spring Creek and Bear Creek. Genealogists and historians may note the location of Standley Cabin and various Jeep Trails and an Old Grade that hint at early access to these remote slopes. The landscape is heavily dissected by numerous seasonal drainages such as Dry Canyon and Pelican Creek, while localized resources like a Gravel Pit and a utility Pipeline show the intersection of natural terrain and regional infrastructure.