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1963 Map of La Pine

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of La Pine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The Little Deschutes River meanders through this Central Oregon landscape, providing the primary hydrological corridor for the growing settlement at La Pine. By the early 1960s, the community layout is clearly defined along the north-south axis of Huntington Road and Pierce Road, while the surrounding terrain is dominated by the volcanic forms of Pringle Butte, Cruiser Butte, and Wampus Butte.

Researching the area reveals a landscape dedicated to silviculture and ranching, evidenced by the extensive Pringle Falls Experimental Forest and the Carey Stearns Ranch along the riverbanks. The presence of the La Pine Airport and a nearby Substation indicates the mid-century infrastructure supporting this high-desert community. To the east, the broad expanse of Long Prairie contrasts with the densely wooded tracts of the Deschutes National Forest.