1966 Map of Mitchell

About this map

Mitchell stands as a central point of settlement in this Central Oregon landscape, surrounded by a dramatic sequence of geologic buttes including Bailey Butte, Marshall Butte, and Scott Butte. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are defined by the winding path of the John Day River, which flows near the small community of Twickenham. This 1960s survey illustrates a region where livestock and ranching infrastructure predominate, noted by the presence of the Shoofly Ranch and Old Frizzell Ranch. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Richmond Cemetery and the Gable Creek School, alongside a Wheeler BM Historical Marker that signals the area's early surveying roots. The southern portion of the map transitions into the Ochogo National Forest, where the terrain climbs toward peaks like White Butte and Juniper Butte.