1971 Map of Klondike

About this map

The small grain-loading settlement of Klondike serves as a focal point in this 1970s landscape of Sherman County, characterized by high plateau wheat farming and deep drainage systems. The map depicts a transitional period where transportation infrastructure was shifting, evidenced by the prominent Old Railroad Grade and a network of Jeep Trails carving through the terrain. Agricultural industry is localized at features like the Grain Elevator in Klondike and Storage Bins scattered near the Base Line, while the topography is defined by the winding course of Grass Valley Canyon and the prominent Beavertail Butte. Smaller landmarks like Webfoot and the remote Emigrant Springs provide essential orientation points for local history researchers tracing the development of the Oregon high country. This survey also records various resource extraction points, including several Gravel Pits and a Borrow Pit, reflecting the ongoing maintenance of the rural road network.