1992 Map of Post

About this map

The Crooked River carves a path through the southern half of this landscape, anchoring the settlement of Post in the high desert of central Oregon. This 1990s revision reveals a land defined by water management and ranching history, where the National Forest Boundary separates the lower river valley from the timbered heights of the Ochoco National Forest. High-elevation landmarks like Pollard Butte and the Ochoco Mountains dominate the northern terrain, while the lower country is marked by a network of drainage systems like Pringle Gulch and Newsome Creek. The presence of the Bonnieview Ranch and numerous Stock Ponds underscores the area's agricultural character, supported by vital water sources like the Horse Heaven Reservoir and Joe Butte Spring. This map offers a detailed view of the rugged transition from the forest's edge to the productive river bottomlands.