1962 Map of Maupin

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The Deschutes River carves a deep path through the high desert of Central Oregon in this early 1960s survey, highlighting the corridor where water and rail dictate human settlement. The town of Maupin sits at a critical junction near East Maupin and Cambrai, where the Oregon Trunk (S P and S) railroad follows the river's winding course. To the north, the White River flows through Tygh Valley, powering the local economy via the Powerhouse and Gaging Sta. This landscape is defined by the contrast between the fertile river bottom, home to the Fish Hatchery at Oak Springs, and the dry expansive plateau of Juniper Flat. Researchers will find the rugged eastern canyons like Buck Hollow and Bakeoven Hollow sparsely inhabited, marked only by remote stations such as the Bake Radio Facility and scattered landmarks like Devils Halfacre.