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1962 Map of Oneil

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Oneil
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Crooked River dominates this Central Oregon landscape, carving through the remarkable Crooked River Gorge as it passes from Deschutes into Crook County. This early 1960s survey illustrates a rural region defined by its water management, where the North Unit Canal, Pilot Butte Canal, and Lone Pine Canal distribute resources across the arid terrain of Lone Pine Flat.

At the small settlement of O'Neil, the O'Neil Prineville Highway serves as the primary artery connecting local ranches and gravel operations. The map details a network of family-named corridors such as Huston Road, Bozarth Road, and Williams Road, reflecting the generational homesteading of the area. Notable landmarks like the Forest Crossing and McAllister Slough indicate the historical importance of river access points in an era of developing infrastructure.