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1990 Map of Knox Mountain

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Knox Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape, where the boundary between Grant and Harney counties runs through the heart of the terrain. The map reveals an intricate network of water sources essential for livestock and forestry, ranging from high meadows like Knox Meadow to named springs such as Bingham Spring and Moffitt Spring. The presence of the Radio Facility Antelope LO and a Lookout Tower atop the peaks suggests the area's strategic importance for fire surveillance and communication during the late 20th century.

Evidence of local industry and transient settlement is sparse but significant, with several Quarries and Borrow Pits scattered near the 4WD trails. The site of Cow Camp and the construction of the Tuck Reservoir indicate how this remote wilderness was utilized for seasonal grazing. This topographic record captures the transition from traditional land uses to more modern infrastructure just before the digital mapping era.