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1962 Map of Kaskela

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Kaskela
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The Deschutes River carves a deep path through this canyon landscape, serving as a critical transport corridor where the Spokane Portland and Seattle and Oregon Trunk railroads converge. The river's western bank forms the boundary of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, with the Mutton Mountains rising sharply from the water's edge. Named settlements like Kaskela, North Junction (Davidson), and Axford appear as small hubs along the rail lines, reflecting the area's historical reliance on these transcontinental connections.

Industrial and local landmarks include White Horse Rapids and the curiously named Whiskey Dick, alongside the Jersey Sch near Jersey Sch Spring. Numerous springs dot the plateaus and side canyons, such as Boiling Spring and Larson Spring, highlighting the essential role of water sources in this arid region of Wasco County. The presence of Cove Camp and several primitive routes labeled as Jeep Trail suggest a transition toward seasonal and recreational use of the canyon by the early 1960s.