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1966 Map of Kinzua

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

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The lumber industry and rugged hydrology of Wheeler County define this landscape during the mid-1960s. Kinzua stands as a primary hub for the Kinzua Pine Mills Co RR, which winds through the northern canyons to support timber operations. This industrial footprint is contrasted by the preservation of the Umatilla Nat For and the Shelton State Wayside, reflecting a period when commercial forestry and public recreation shared the same terrain.

Along the southern edge, the John Day River carves a deep path near Liberty Bottom and Sutton Ranch. The map provides essential data for genealogists, showing the IOOF Cem near Fossil and various family-named landmarks like Beard Canyon and Walker Canyon. The inclusion of a Historical Boundary Marker and numerous gaging stations highlights the systematic management of water and history in this high-desert environment.