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1966 Map of Keys Creek

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Keys Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The winding course of the Crooked River dominates this mid-century survey of the Ochogo National Forest in Oregon. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems and water management, featuring a high density of small reservoirs such as Cross Reservoir, Bentonite Reservoir, and Flat Reservoir that supported local land use. Transportation through this backcountry relied on a network of unpaved routes, including the Arvid Nelson Road and several Jeep Trails, providing access to remote landmarks like Nelson Deep and Shown Troughs.

Infrastructure for forest management is evident at the Cold Springs Guard Station Landing Field, which alongside the nearby Gaging Station on the river, highlights the administrative and environmental monitoring of the era. The naming of smaller waterways like Looney Creek and Stupid Creek adds a distinct local character to the topography. From the Upper Falls to the high points along Summit Road, the map reveals a working forest landscape meticulously documented during the late 1960s.