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1962 Map of Kaskela

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Kaskela
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Deschutes River carves a deep path through this canyon landscape, serving as the primary corridor for the Spokane Portland and Seattle Ry and defining the eastern boundary of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. The topographic detail reveals a network of natural springs and creeks, such as Antoken Creek and Skookum Creek, which sustain the small settlements and isolated outposts scattered along the riverbank.

Remote railroad points like North Junction (Davidson), Kaskela, and Axford illustrate the importance of the rail line to this rugged interior, while the Jersey Sch and Cove Camp mark the sparse human footprint in the surrounding uplands. The terrain transitions from the high peaks of the Mutton Mountains to broad, tiered depressions known as Big Cove and Little Cove, providing a clear record of the area's complex drainage and high-desert geography during the early 1960s.