1967 Map of Millican

About this map

Millican sits within the high desert landscape of central Oregon, serving as a focal point in the expansive Millican Valley. This 1967 field-checked survey reveals a territory defined by volcanic geography and the practical infrastructure of rural ranching and resource extraction. The prominence of the Bear Creek Buttes and West Butte dominates the eastern horizon, while the drainage of Smith Canyon and the seasonal path of Dry River carve through the terrain. A complex network of jeep trails connects isolated points of interest, including Coyote Well and a Landing Strip near the townsite. The presence of several industrial sites, such as a Cinder Pit, Borrow Pits, and a Gravel Pit, indicates the local importance of aggregate mining for road building and regional development during the mid-20th century.