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1967 Map of Page Springs

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Page Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge marks the transition from the high desert to the lower basin floor where the Donner und Blitzen River flows northward. This landscape is defined by its water management history, featuring the East Side Canal and Bridge Creek Canal that deviate from the main river channel to distribute water across the Blitzen Valley. The map showcases the lower slopes of Steens Mountain, a massive fault block that rises east of the wetlands.

Local landmarks such as Page Dam and the adjacent Page Springs Campground indicate the recreational and hydrologic value of the springs at the base of the mountain. Farther into the higher elevations, Steens Mountain Recreation Lands encompass high-country features like Frazier Spring and Witzel Spring, while isolated Corrals and a network of jeep trails speak to the area's continued use for livestock and land management.