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1950 Map of Ochoco Reservoir

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Ochoco Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The high plateau and canyon country of the Ochoco National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, centered on the newly managed water systems of Crook County. At the heart of the map is the Ochoco Reservoir, fed by Ochoco Cr and Marks Creek, showing the infrastructure of the era including the Spillway 3130 and a Gaging Sta. The settlement pattern reflects the area's ranching and forestry heritage, with isolated outposts like the Keystone Ranch, Lakin Place, and the Dixie Meadows tucked into the drainage basins.

Fire suppression and early rural education are clearly documented through landmarks like the Hash Rock Lookout and Wildcat Mtn Lookout, as well as the Mill Cr Sch and Howard Sch. Geologic features define the terrain, from the prominent Steins Pillar and Twin Pillars to the volcanic profiles of Salt Butte and Hash Rock. The map traces numerous springs and small creeks, such as Beetle Spr and Poppy Creek, which were vital for the high-desert livestock operations signaled by features like Slayton Corral.