1967 Map of Mazama

About this map

Mazama and Yamsay sit along the corridor of the Southern Pacific railroad in this late 1960s survey of Klamath County. The landscape is defined by its transition from volcanic features like Buckeye Butte and a prominent Cinder Pit to the arid expanse of the Antelope Desert. This specific map reveals the historical demarcations of the high country, most notably the Old Indian Treaty Boundary crossing the rail line near Diamond Lake Junction. The local infrastructure of the era is remarkably lean, centered on a large industrial Pipeline and seasonal watercourses such as Silent Creek, Sink Creek, and Desert Creek. For those studying the evolution of land use in southern Oregon, the presence of a remote Landing Strip and a cluster of rail-side service points provides a rare look at the area's mid-century logistics.