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1966 Map of Little Summit Prairie

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Little Summit Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Little Summit Prairie sits at the heart of this mid-century survey, a distinctive high-elevation opening within the Ochoco National Forest. The landscape is a network of ridges and drainages defined by Little Summit Creek and its many tributaries, including Thornton Creek and Wolf Creek. Water management for cattle or timber operations is evident through numerous named resources such as Morgan Reservoir, Ruby Reservoir, and Hook Reservoir.

Transportation through these timberlands is marked by the historical Military Road and Arvid Nelson Road, which navigate the terrain between significant landmarks like Paulina Butte and Roba Butte. The map details specific points of interest for local history, from the Little Summit Campground to several named water sources like Hewed Log Spring and Quicksand Spr, illustrating the remote but managed character of this part of Crook and Wheeler counties.