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1992 Map of Madras East

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Madras East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

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Agency Plains dominates the western portion of this Central Oregon landscape, characterized by a structured grid of agricultural roads such as Hickory Lane and Fern Lane. This plateau contrasts sharply with the intricate drainage systems to the east, where Old Maids Canyon and Dewies Canyon carve into the terrain. The central and eastern sections are defined by the Crooked River National Grassland, a protected expanse where the Crooked River flows through deep canyons.

Settlement patterns center on the town of Madras, featuring community landmarks like High Sch and Buff Sch, while the smaller settlement of Paxton sits further north along the Burlington Northern railroad line. Local history is etched into the land through family-named features like Monner Spring and Schmoker Spring, alongside essential rural infrastructure including Cotter Pond and a prominent Cem. The transition from the flat, farmed plains to the steep, canyon-riven grassland illustrates the unique geological and agricultural boundary that defines this Jefferson County region.