1930 Map of Maiden Peak

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Crane Prairie Reservoir and the nascent Wickiup Reservoir dominate this 1930 study of the high volcanic plateau, capturing the region's hydraulic and forestry infrastructure in the early decades of the twentieth century. The map identifies several specialized administrative outposts of the Deschutes National Forest, including the Deschutes Bridge Guard Sta. and the Fall River Guard Sta., alongside a state Fish Hatchery. Local agricultural history is anchored by the Caldwell Ranch and Graft Ranch, providing a counterpoint to the leisure and conservation landscape emerging around Elk Lake and Cultus Lake. The presence of the Southern Pacific railroad and the The Dalles California Highway through Lapine highlights the transportation corridors that opened this cinder-coned terrain for both industry and early tourism.