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1963 Map of La Pine

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of La Pine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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The Little Deschutes River meanders sharply through the central terrain of this high desert region, meeting the Deschutes River in an area defined by volcanic features and experimental forestry. A significant portion of the western landscape is dedicated to the Pringle Falls Experimental Forest, where volcanic landmarks like Pringle Butte and Cruiser Butte rise above the forest floor. These buttes served as prominent landmarks for early researchers and forest managers within the Deschutes National Forest.

To the east, the settlement of La Pine sits near the intersection of Huntington Road and Burgess Road, representing a gateway to the volcanic backcountry. Local industry and infrastructure are represented by the Cinder Pit and the La Pine Airport. Researchers will find evidence of early land use in named clearings such as Dorrance Meadow and the expansive Long Prairie, as well as the riverside Carey Stearns Ranch.