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1974 Map of Locust Grove

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Locust Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Locust Grove serves as the focal point of this rural Sherman County landscape, characterized by a series of deep canyons and high ridges that descend toward the water. The infrastructure of the mid-1970s is clearly visible, from the Grain Elevator and Landing Strip near the settlement to the network of storage bins and wells scattered across the uplands. A lonely Grave situated near Frank Fulton Canyon provides a specific point of interest for genealogists and local historians, anchoring the map to the human history of the terrain.

Industrial and transport routes define the southern boundary, where the Deschutes River cuts through the topography. This corridor is occupied by the Burlington Northern and Northern Pacific railroads, reflecting the vital rail-and-river economy of the region. The map also captures the transition between Sherman and Wasco counties, with named landmarks like Gordon Ridge and Jackass Spring punctuating the vast network of drainage systems including Mud Hollow and Neece Canyon.