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1965 Map of La Grande Reservoir

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of La Grande Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Whitman National Forest land dominates this 1960s survey of Union County, Oregon, revealing a landscape defined by timber management and water resources. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Elk Mountain and long topographic spines including Beaver Ridge and Summit Ridge. At the heart of the drainage network sits the La Grande Reservoir, fed by Beaver Creek and several smaller tributaries.

A network of primitive transportation routes, including the Whiskey Creek Road and various jeep trails, provides access through the forest. The map records specific backcountry landmarks such as Blue Bucket Spring and Beaver Spring, alongside an extensive system of pack trails like the Beatty Creek (Pack) Tr. These features reflect the mid-century infrastructure used for forest service operations and local resource management before more modern developments altered the region's accessibility.