
The settlement of Post serves as a lonely landmark along the Crooked River in this high desert landscape of central Oregon. Located within the southern reaches of the Ochoco National Forest, the terrain is defined by volcanic features like Pollard Butte, Joe Butte, and Lucky Butte. Water management is evident through the Shoun Reservoir and the network of drainages such as Newsome Creek and Horse Heaven Creek that feed into the main river channel. Transport in the region relies on established routes including Horse Heaven Rd and SE Shotgun Rd, which navigate the elevation changes between Kelly Gap and the lower river valley. The map reveals a sparse but deliberate pattern of ranching and forest management near the geographical center of the state.
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1946 · Eagle Rock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Eagle Rock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Ochoco Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Ochoco Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Post
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Lookout Mtn
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Bend
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Bend
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Bend
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1981 · Prineville
USGS Topo · 1:100,000