1983 Map of Long Barn

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Gerry Mountain and the Hampton Buttes dominate this high-desert landscape in Crook County, revealing a network of springs and reservoirs critical for ranching and survival in the early 1980s. The map identifies specific infrastructure like the Stone House Reservoir and Garske Well, reflecting the importance of water management across the arid terrain. Names like Rhoda Cabin and Long Barn point to early homesteading and livestock history, while features like Alkali Flat and Meadow Gulch illustrate the varied drainage patterns and geologic composition of the region. A Single Wooden Pole Power Line cuts across the northern ridges, tracing the reach of mid-century utility expansion into these more isolated areas of Central Oregon. For those studying land use, the placement of Price Spring, Fossil Spring, and Culbertson Spring provides essential data on natural water sources around the buttes.