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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

Ochoco Reservoir serves as the central focal point of this mid-century landscape in Ochoco National Forest. The map documents a rugged timber and ranching environment characterized by numerous named springs and water sources, such as A-Y Spr and Kidnap Spr, which were essential for both livestock and forest management. Small-scale rural education centers like Mill Cr Sch and Howard Sch are visible, alongside ranching outposts including Keystone Ranch and Watkins.

The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features, including the towering Steins Pillar and the Twin Pillars in the northeast. This 1948 field-checked survey reveals the intricate network of forest boundaries and early roads, such as the route passing through Harvey Gap. The presence of a Lookout Tower and a Strickland Spr mine site highlights the era's focus on resource extraction and fire protection within the high desert and mountain transition zone.