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1967 Map of Pine Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Pine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Pine Mountain dominates this high-desert landscape in central Oregon, serving as a prominent topographical anchor within the Deschutes National Forest. The map documents a rugged environment characterized by volcanic activity, noted by the presence of lava fields and a Cinder Pit near the Kotzman Basin. Water is a scarce and vital resource here, marked by remote outposts such as Spencer Well, West Basin Well, and Deep Well, which supported ranching or early settlement in the Millican Valley.

Scientific and logistical infrastructure is notably present, including the Pine Mountain Observatory and a nearby Lookout Tower positioned at the summit for optimal visibility. The area’s aviation history is represented by the Millican Landing Strip, while the network of 4wd tracks suggests a period when accessibility was limited to rugged vehicles. This survey, photorevised in the early 1980s, provides an essential record of how the remote high-altitude terrain was managed and utilized for both research and resource extraction.