1935 Map of Newberry Crater

About this map

Newberry Crater and its twin peaks, North Paulina Pk and Paulina Pk, dominate this central Oregon landscape within the Deschutes National Forest. The geography is defined by volcanic features, including extensive lava flows, craters, and numerous volcanic cones such as Lava Butte and Cinder Hill. The survey captures a distinct industrial and agricultural footprint in the mid-1930s, particularly the logging infrastructure. The presence of the Great Northern RR and specialized facilities like Brooks-Scanlon Camp 2 and Brooks-Scanlon Camp 3 illustrate the scale of timber operations during this era. Along the Deschutes River, established homesteads like the Vandevert Ranch and local institutions like Little River Sch represent the settled fringe of the high desert. Subterranean landmarks are also prominently featured, including Skeleton Cave and Arnold Ice Cave, which have long drawn interest to this geologically active region.