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1967 Map of Pine Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Pine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Pine Mountain dominates this high-desert landscape in central Oregon, serving as a prominent geographical landmark within the Deschutes National Forest. The presence of the Pine Mountain Observatory and a nearby Lookout Tower on the heights emphasizes the peak's importance for both scientific observation and regional fire management. The surrounding terrain transitions into the Millican Valley to the north and the Kotzman Basin to the southeast, revealing a landscape defined by volcanic features like Lava flows and the seasonal drainage of the Dry River.

Water resources are sparse, represented by a network of isolated sites such as Antelope Spring and several named wells including Bradetich Well and Deep Well. The infrastructure reflects the area's utility for aviation and industry, noting the Millican Landing Strip and a Cinder Pit. This 1967 survey, with revisions into the early 1980s, captures a remote portion of Deschutes County where the rugged topography of Tepee Draw and West Basin Canyon meets the functional needs of forestry and research.