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1963 Map of Madras West

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Madras West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Deschutes River carves a deep canyon through this landscape, marking the eastern boundary of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. The 1963 survey captures the area during a period of significant hydroelectric and irrigation development, highlighted by the Pelton Dam and the formation of Lake Simtustus. Above the river canyon, the Agency Plains and Little Agency Plains are dominated by a grid of agricultural lanes named for trees, including Hickory Lane and Dogwood Lane.

Irrigation infrastructure is prominent, with the North Unit Main Canal and Oregon Trunk railroad supporting the regional economy. Near the established town of Madras and the Madras Sta, several smaller features of interest to local historians appear, such as the Milo Gard Cem and the former location of Vanora. The City-County Airport stands as a central landmark on the plateau, reflecting the post-war growth of Jefferson County's aviation and transport networks.