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1969 Map of Matlock Prairie

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Matlock Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Umatilla National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape along the border of Morrow and Umatilla counties. In the late 1960s, this area was characterized by a network of seasonal grazing lands and water sources, notably Matlock Prairie and several others like Balsinger and Kenny Prairie. The map captures a moment of active forest management and livestock ranching, evidenced by landmarks such as the Ellis Forest Service Station and the Fivemile Cow Camp.

Topography is marked by numerous drainages including Fivemile Creek, Taylor Creek, and Butler Creek, which are fed by isolated water points such as Sulphur Spring and Biscuit Spring. Transportation through the timbered hills and open grasslands relied heavily on a system of established trails, including the Jones Trail and various unnamed jeep and pack trails, connecting remote points like Four Corners and Arbuckle Mountain.