1990 Map of Lookout Mountain

About this map

Ochoco National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in central Oregon, where the rugged peaks of the Ochoco Mountains reach their height at Lookout Mountain. This 1990 provisional survey documents a landscape defined by its water sources and mining history, notably the Amity Mine and Independent Mine located in the northwest quadrant near Cline Creek. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal drainages and springs, such as Lookout Spring and Kemp Spring, which sustain the high-elevation meadows of Big Summit Prairie and Gray Prairie. The transition from dense forest to open grasslands like the Jungle and various mountain points provides a detailed look at the land management boundaries between public forest and private holdings. These elevation markers and named springs are vital for understanding the historical land use and hydrologic patterns of the region before modern developments.