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1972 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Mount Vernon serves as the central hub of this 1970s survey, situated where Beech Creek flows into the John Day River. The landscape reveals a significant history of resource extraction and geological interest, evidenced by the extensive Dredge Tailings flanking the riverbanks and the presence of Silvers Mine to the east. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several burial sites, including Ingle Cem, Fletcher Cem, and a separate Graveyard located in the southern hills.

The presence of the Mt Vernon Hot Springs and Clyde Holliday State Park highlights the area's development for recreation alongside its industrial roots. Surrounding these valley settlements, the terrain rises into the Malheur National Forest, marked by distinctive peaks such as Gordon Butte and White Butte. This map captures a transition between the irrigated valley floor and the high timberlands, connected by a network of trails and jeep tracks leading into the mountains.