1970 Map of Kent

About this map

Kent stands as the primary hub of this high-plateau landscape, characterized by its agricultural infrastructure and deep drainage canyons during the early 1970s. The settlement’s role in the local wheat economy is evident through several Grain Elevator and Storage Bins facilities located along the path of the Old Railroad Grade. This transport corridor, though no longer an active rail line at the time of the survey, remains a dominant feature connecting Kent with smaller points like Bronx and Wilcox. The terrain is deeply incised by dry canyons such as Hannafin Canyon and Jackknife Canyon, which break up the horizontal expanses of ranchland. Significant genealogical and local landmarks include the IOOF Cem north of town and a second Cem near the Sherman-Wasco county line. Water management is represented by the Wilson Reservoir and various family-named springs like Holman Spring, reflecting the essential nature of water rights in this arid Oregon region.