1957 Map of Malin

About this map

The Lost River anchors this mid-century look at the Klamath Basin, winding through agricultural valleys and past the irrigation networks of the Langel Valley and Poe Valley. Settlement is concentrated in the southern town of Malin, where the Malin High Sch and a grid of rural roads reflect a community built on the reclaimed land near the California border. To the north, Bonanza serves as a secondary hub near the Bonanza Memorial Park, situated where the river enters the more rugged volcanic landscape of the Fremont National Forest. High points like Bryant Mountain and Dead Indian Hill dominate the central terrain, separated by a series of man-made reservoirs and natural water features including Alkali Lake and Hot Springs. The map reveals the intricate water management system of the era, from the Lost River Pipeline to the numerous pumps and canals supporting the region's ranching and farming operations.