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1934 Map of Maiden Peak

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Maiden Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Crane Prairie Reservoir sits at the heart of this landscape, its expansive waters fed by the Cultus River and Deschutes River. At this time, the surrounding forest is dotted with specialized outposts including the Deschutes Bridge Guard Sta, Rosland Guard Sta, and Full River Ranger Sta, reflecting a period of active resource management and early outdoor recreation. The settlement of Lapine anchors the eastern edge along The Dalles California Highway, while the Southern Pacific railroad skirts the southwestern corner near Odell Lake.

Local industry and utility are visible through the Fish Hatchery and Pringle Falls, while the agricultural footprint is marked by the Caldwell Ranch and Graft Ranch. High-altitude features like the Edison Ice Cave and the Maiden Peak Lookout highlight the unique volcanic geology of the region. The map also traces established routes such as Century Drive and the McBee Trail, which connected these remote stations and fishing spots long before modern development transformed the high desert and mountain interface.