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1986 Map of La Pine

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of La Pine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The high desert and volcanic highlands of Central Oregon are mapped here in the mid-1980s, centered on the growing community of La Pine. The landscape is dominated by the massive Newberry Crater to the east and the water systems of the Deschutes River and Little Deschutes River to the west. This period shows the established recreational and residential hubs of Sunriver and Gilchrist amidst the extensive timberlands of the Deschutes National Forest.

Substantial water management projects are evident in the sprawling shorelines of Wickiup Reservoir and Crane Prairie Reservoir, which support the region's agricultural and power needs. Transportation and industry are anchored by Route 97 and the dual rail lines of the Burlington Northern and Southern Pacific railroads. Research and conservation boundaries like the Pringle Falls Experimental Forest and Lava River Caves State Park highlight the area's dual focus on natural resource management and geological tourism.