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1992 Map of Paulina

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Paulina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The settlement of Paulina anchors this high-desert ranching landscape in Crook County, situated where the Paulina Highway follows the course of Beaver Creek. The map reflects a community defined by water management and livestock grazing, evidenced by named homesteads like the Minifie Ranch, Ferlan Ranch, and Congleton Ranch. Resource infrastructure is notably documented with an Elevated Aqueduct and a Gaging Station along the creek, supporting agricultural life at the edge of the Ochoco National Forest.

The topography is characterized by a series of prominent volcanic features and broad flats, including Big Rattlesnake Butte, Faulkner Butte, and the expansive Coggins Flat. Beyond the valley floor, the terrain rises into steep-sided ridges such as Moccasin Ridge and Claypool Ridge, forming natural basins like the Upper Pocket and Lower Pocket. This 1992 revision also details local landmarks such as Mills Reservoir and Geodetic Reservoir, which provide essential water sources for the remote stations and range lands of central Oregon.