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1964 Map of Partridge Creek

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Partridge Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Umatilla National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where steep canyons and timbered slopes define the geography of Union County. The settlement at Palmer Junction serves as the primary focal point of human activity, complete with the Palmer Junction Sch and a nearby Gravel Pit. Drainage patterns are intricate, led by the Grande Ronde River in the southeast and complemented by the North Fork and South Fork as they carve through the high country.

Remote landmarks such as the Balloon Tree and an Ice Cave near the Grande Ronde River reflect the specialized local knowledge required to navigate these woods. The network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails threading through areas like Moon Canyon and across Partridge Creek highlights a period when access was primarily limited to forestry and backcountry travel. Notable water sources like Darrs Spring and Alpine Spring provided essential stopovers for those working the land or moving livestock through the forest.