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1990 Map of Myrtle Park Meadows

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Myrtle Park Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape along the border of Grant and Harney Counties. The survey reveals a terrain defined by seasonal grazing and remote timberlands, where established mountain landmarks like Burnt Mountain and Gold Hill overlook a network of high-country meadows. These open spaces, including Myrtle Meadows and Craddock Meadows, served as critical grazing and water resources for the region's ranching economy.

Local history is preserved in the location of the Bennett Cabin (Site) and the Clemens Ranch, indicating early efforts to settle this isolated part of the Oregon interior. The map documents an intricate hydrology of named springs such as Big Sage Hen Spring, Rawhide Spring, and Bellows Spring, which feed into the drainages of Myrtle Creek and Crane Creek. These water sources were vital for both livestock and the wildlife traversing the surrounding Crane Flats and Little Sage Hen Flat.